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By Our Reporter
Kampala - The Uganda Police Force has made significant progress in the investigation of a shocking murder and aggravated robbery incident reported at Kiwatule Police Station on November 21, 2024. The incident, which occurred at 7:50 PM in Kiwatule Central Zone, Nakawa Division, Kampala District, resulted in the tragic deaths of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a shop owner and brother to Kampala Capital City Deputy Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, and Barnabas Sabiti, a boda boda rider. According to police reports, armed assailants attacked and robbed Mr. Tugume, making off with a bag containing an unspecified amount of money, a mobile phone, and mobile money banking devices.
Murdered: Albert Cook
Arrests made
A joint task force launched an intensive investigation, which has led to the arrest of the following suspects Mutagubya Jimmy, 27, a boda boda rider from Sempagala Zone, Nakawa Division, Wakiso District, Kayemba Bosco Ssalongo, 47, a builder residing in Kawanda, Nakyesanje Zone, Nabweru Subcounty, Wakiso District, Makanga Marvin, 27, unemployed, from Kagoma, Maganjo, Wakiso District and Suuna Hamza Mutebi, 30, a businessman from Mpererwe, Wakiso District. The suspects have been charged with Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony.
Suspects still at large
The police are pursuing additional suspects who remain on the run including; Kabuye Hussein, Bambaiha Joseph, alias Fire, and Lukenge Martin
At large: Martin Lukenge 
Wanted: Kabuye Hussein
Public appeal
The Uganda Police Force has called on the public to provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the police through the following numbers: 0743343413, 0741111333 0786 536296. Alternatively, reports can be made at the nearest police station. ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer of Kampala Metropolitan Police, assured the public of the police's commitment to securing justice for the victims and ensuring public safety.
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