By Police have arrested 18 suspects in connection with a violent robbery and assault that occurred during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary primary elections in Nsambya, Kampala, on July 17.
The arrests follow the circulation of a disturbing video on social media showing a group of thugs attacking and robbing members of the public in broad daylight. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the footage was promptly reviewed by investigators at Kabalagala Police Station, leading to the identification of several suspects.
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Police spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that an initial operation on July 17 resulted in the arrest of eight suspects. Further analysis of CCTV footage and intelligence gathered during interrogations led to an intelligence-led operation on July 20, which netted 10 more suspects.
Those arrested in the second operation include:
- Were Phillip
- Lubwama Sharif
- Wasike Patrick
- Ngobi Brian
- Mugisha Shafiq
- Rashid Sebisaba
- Ochwo Emmanuel
- Kakooza Abdul Rakim
- Ominga Brian
- Katongole Meddy a.k.a. Baros
“This brings the total number of suspects arrested to 18. All of them have been charged with simple robbery and will be produced before court,” ASP Owoyesigyire said in a statement.
He added that upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to participating in the robbery and assault of innocent civilians during the electoral exercise.
The Police emphasized its commitment to restoring public safety and ensuring all perpetrators of such criminal acts face justice. Additional intelligence-led operations are ongoing to apprehend more suspects still at large.
Authorities have appealed to the public to provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining perpetrators.
