KASESE
Police on August 1, 2026, arrested 46 suspected members of a criminal gang during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing rising crime in Kasese Municipality.
The operation was conducted at about 6:30 p.m. in Nyakasanga, Kisanga, Kidodo, and Majengo cells in Central Division, Kasese Municipality.
According to the Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson, Elly Maate, the operation followed intelligence reports and public complaints about increasing criminal activity in the municipality.
"The operation followed an intelligence analysis of crime trends and public outcry, which revealed the regrouping of criminal gangs commonly known as the 'Gazz Group'. The gang had specialised in robberies, burglaries, theft, and snatching bags from people travelling at night," Maate said.
The operation was supervised by the Kasese Division Police Commander, SP H. Hiwumbire, and commanded by the Officer in Charge of Nyakasanga Police Station, ASP Lukol.
Police identified the suspects as Kule Eleija, Tugume Tadeo, Bulansale Deus, Muhindo Ssegawa, Mbusa Jeremy, Kule Huzaifa, Tumusiime David, Mugume Richard, Musera Kikundi, Biransere Paul, Munsera Joel, Muhindo Gerard, Kasibirahie Adrian, Bwambale Miraji, Kajura Brian, Muhereza Alex, Amuzara Kasaija, Akugizibwe Mugisha, Mubangizi Alex, Kiza Brian, Mugisha John, Kule Hassan, Sabiiti Hillary, Mbaju Ronald, Lucky Edger, Rukundo Bosco, Kule Robert, Bwambale Eddie, Munsera Joshua, Mutegeki Enosi, Byamukama Robert, Enyimba Luqman, Thembo Augustine, Muhindo Geoffrey, Sabiiti Julius, Alituha Gospel, Muhindo Julius, Muhindo Allan, Bwambale Denis, Mbusa Moses, Noah Jackson, Kighoma Simon, Nguru Vicky, Bwambasa Fred, Kule Rodgers, and Masereka Nelson.
Police said all the suspects are currently in custody.
Maate said the suspects have been charged with common nuisance and possession of opium and are awaiting screening and further investigations.
"These operations will continue across Kasese Municipality to minimise crime and bring all remaining wanted suspects to book," Maate said.
Police said intelligence-led operations will continue throughout Kasese Municipality as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and improve public safety.
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