KAJJANSI, Uganda
Officers from the Kajjansi Police Division have arrested two suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred on August 21, 2026, in Sekiwunga Cell, Kitende Ward, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the suspects, who were reportedly armed with pangas, attacked occupants at a home and robbed them of several items.
"Police arrested the first suspect, Derrick Kakoza, a motorcycle rider, on August 22, 2026. Some of the stolen property was recovered from his home during a search," Owoyesigyire said.
Owoyesigyire noted that following continued investigations, the second suspect, John Bosco Mukalasi, alias Ali Junior, was arrested on August 25, 2026.
"He had reportedly been released from Kigo Prison about a month ago, where he had been serving a sentence following his arrest by Kira Police in 2023 in connection with another aggravated robbery," he added.
Owoyesigyire further revealed that both suspects are currently detained at Nateete Police Station and will be handed over to Kajjansi Police Division for the completion of inquiries before being produced in court.
