Kampala Metropolitan Police has made significant progress in investigations into a simple robbery case in which UGX 45,184,600 was stolen from officials of Riverside Forex Bureau. On 6th May 2026, the manager of the forex bureau and his colleague left Bunga Trading Centre on a motorcycle carrying USD 13,000 to exchange it into Uganda shillings. […]
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ONE MORE SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF SYDNEY GONGODYO
Police have arrested an additional suspect in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026. The suspect has been identified as Kabugo Henry, a 21-year-old boda boda rider and resident of Old Kira–Kisenyi. Preliminary investigations indicate that Kabugo Henry was captured in video […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE RECOVER SUSPECTED STOLEN CATTLE, ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED
Police in Nagalama Division are investigating a case of suspected cattle theft following the recovery of three cows and the arrest of one suspect in Mukono District. On 10th June 2026 at about 5:00 a.m., a motorcycle patrol team intercepted a white Toyota LiteAce registration number UAX 417Y along the Kampala–Kayunga Highway. The vehicle, which […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY INCIDENT CAPTURED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Police at Kabalagala Division are investigating a robbery incident that occurred on 6 May 2026 at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Nsambya Traffic Lights along Ggaba Road in Kampala. The incident, whose video footage resurfaced on 9 June 2026 and is currently circulating on various social media platforms, involved a group of assailants who […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE ARREST TWO ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS AS MOB KILLING INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026. The suspects have been identified as Mugwiisa Obed and Owino Joseph, a security guard. Mugwiisa Obed was captured in video footage wearing a yellow T-shirt and carrying a […]
Continue ReadingEIGHT SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY OVER THE DEATH OF RUGBY PLAYER SYDNEY GONGODYO
Five additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026. This brings the total number of suspects in custody to eight (8) as investigations into the alleged mob killing continue. The suspects are identified as: • Ssebagala Noordin […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE OPERATIONS AGAINST ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM IN MUKONO DISTRICT
The Uganda Police Force has intensified operations to combat the persistent vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Mukono District. The areas of Kisoga, Kigombya, Wantoni, and Kauga have recently experienced a series of criminal incidents involving the cutting of Aerial Bundled Cables (ABCs) and the destruction of electricity installations. These acts have resulted in significant financial […]
Continue ReadingMURDER BY MOB ACTION – NAKAWA DIVISION
On 5 June 2026 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Police registered a case of murder by mob action in Nakawa Division, Kampala City. The deceased has been identified as Sidney Gongondyo, a 27-year-old professional rugby player and resident of Busibanti Zone, Najjera, Wakiso District. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was allegedly attacked and severely assaulted […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE INVESTIGATE KIDNAP AND MURDER OF BABIRYE LYDIA
Police are investigating the kidnap and subsequent murder of Babirye Lydia, a 52-year-old resident of Kigowa, Ntinda. On 4th June 2026, a kidnapping case was reported at Old Kampala Police Station after the victim went missing. The suspects later contacted her relatives using her phone and demanded money for her release. A joint security team […]
Continue ReadingPOLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF RUGBY PLAYER FOLLOWING ALLEGED MOB ACTION
Police at Kira Road Police Station are holding three suspects in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026. The suspects have been identified as: • Ssebagala Noordin • Ayebazibwe Roden • Namukose Juliet Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased was allegedly subjected […]
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