The Uganda Police Force has so far made more arrests as investigations continue into murders and robberies in Ibanda and Kazo districts the most recent being of Bogere Ayub.
On 15 October 2026, Police arrested Bogere Ayub (28) at Independence Park, Kiswahili Cell, Mbarara City. He is suspected of involvement in two fatal attacks and of being an associate of Tusiime Hickson, alias Kabuto, who was earlier arrested on 12 October 2026.
The incidents under investigation include:
Ibanda: On the night of 28 August 2026, four family members were attacked at their home in Rwenshabya IV Village, Keihangara Sub- County. Kenguto Margaret (76) and Kwesiga Anthony (13) succumbed to their injuries. Two suspects, Sebulime Charles and Mujunansi Deuse, were previously arrested and taken to court.
Kazo: on 27 August 2026, Asimwe Rashida was strangled to death in Mpuga Cell, Buremba Sub-county, and her money and other belongings were reportedly stolen by allegedly Ayub Bogere and others.
Police also arrested Frank Mugisha, alias Muhima (39) and Asasira Apophia (38) for questioning over allegations of facilitating criminal activity and receiving suspected stolen property. Their alleged involvement remains under investigation.
These arrests follow reinforced deployments and community-security engagements in the affected districts.
We assure the public that investigations are continuing and that all persons found responsible will be brought before the courts. We appeal to anyone with information that could assist these investigations to report to the nearest police station.
