Kampala Metropolitan Police South, through Nateete Police Division, has arrested three suspects in connection with the theft and possession of a suspected stolen iPhone 11.
The arrests followed a video circulating on social media showing a woman crying after losing her mobile phone during King Saha’s show in Kololo on 15th August 2026.
Following intelligence-led inquiries, police arrested Lubwama Abud alias Mafia, who disclosed that he had stolen the iPhone 11 and sold it to Ssentongo Joseph.
Police proceeded to Nateete Central A Zone, where Ssentongo Joseph was arrested and the stolen phone recovered. A pink phone cover, which was reportedly on the phone at the time it was stolen, was also recovered from his bag.
Further investigations established that Ssentongo had taken the phone to Sserunjogi Kasim, who assisted in unlocking it at Kalungi Mall so that it could be used.
Three suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue. Police are also pursuing other suspects believed to have been involved in the theft and the unlocking of the stolen phone.
Police are working to identify and trace the rightful owner of the recovered phone and establish where the original case was reported for further management.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire Deputy Public Relations Officer Kampala Metropolitan Police
