On Saturday, 29 August 2026, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., three suspects allegedly entered an apartment in Division A, Entebbe Municipality and proceeded directly to a foreign investor.
The suspects, who were dressed in civilian clothing and purported to be police officers on official duty, allegedly demanded the complainant’s passport and an unspecified sum of money.
As the suspects questioned the complainant, a member of staff at the apartment alerted officers from the Counter-Terrorism Tourism Unit. The officers responded promptly and arrested the three suspects at the scene.
During a search, the suspects were found in possession of two suspected forged police warrant cards.
The suspects have been identified as:
Osire John Pius
Girengero Pius
Emogu Julius
They are currently in custody at Entebbe Police Station and will be processed in accordance with the law.
Preliminary investigations have linked the group to at least two earlier incidents involving foreign nationals in the Entebbe area. Two weeks ago, the group is suspected to have robbed tourists in Manyago, while one week ago, they allegedly robbed Indian nationals in Kitooro.
It is alleged that the suspects target foreign nationals in areas commonly frequented by tourists. They reportedly use suspected forged security identification documents to impersonate officers on official duty, gain the confidence of their victims, and subsequently rob or extort them.
The Uganda Police Force commends the vigilance and prompt response of the Counter-Terrorism Tourism officers, as well as the staff of the apartment, whose timely action led to the arrest of the suspects before further harm could occur.
