Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area have made a breakthrough in investigations into motorcycle robberies following an intelligence-led operation conducted on 25 August 2026 at about 1700hrs in the Ndeeba area, under Katwe Division, Kampala District.
The operation, which followed public outcry over the increasing theft of motorcycles, has so far resulted in the arrest of five (05) suspects and the recovery and impounding of twelve (12) suspected stolen motorcycles.
The operation was triggered by the theft of motorcycle registration number UMA 330NR, which was reported at Nabweru Police Station. Following investigations and intelligence gathering, a task team traced the motorcycle to the Busabala area in Katwe Division, Kampala District.
Through a swift intelligence-led response, two male suspects were arrested in connection with the theft. The suspects allegedly stole the motorcycle and concealed it pending the removal of its tracking device.
The two suspects were identified as:
1. Mugisha Ivan, male adult, aged 28 years; and
2. Kabanda David, male adult, aged 25 years.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects target relatively new motorcycles. After stealing them, the motorcycles are allegedly transported to Ndeeba, where tracking devices are removed.
The motorcycles are then reportedly sold for approximately UGX 1,700,000 each.
The suspects subsequently led police officers to Ndeeba, where they allegedly identified persons and locations involved in the disposal of stolen motorcycles over the past three months.
As a result, twelve (12) suspected stolen motorcycles were impounded from Ndeeba pending further investigations, while additional suspects were arrested.
Preliminary findings further indicate that some of the stolen motorcycles are dismantled and sold as spare parts, while others are allegedly modified to make them appear old before being resold.
So far, a total of five (05) suspects are in police custody in connection with the investigations.
It has also been established that some of the suspects are linked to several other cases reported at Old Kampala Police Station, Nateete Police Station, Jinja Road Police Station and Nabweru Police Station.
Investigations are still ongoing, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest additional suspects involved in the theft, concealment, dismantling and disposal of stolen motorcycles.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report cases of motorcycle theft and any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
SP Kawala Racheal
PRO, Kampala Metropolitan Police
