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The suspects, aged between 19 and 28, were apprehended following the arrest of Sseguya Ivan on December 27, 2024, in connection to a robbery at SACCO offices in Kanyogoga Village, Sekanyonyi
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Mityana – The Wamala Flying Squad Unit, in collaboration with the territorial police in Mityana, has arrested 10 suspects linked to a series of aggravated robberies across Mityana, Kassanda, and parts of Kampala. The arrests follow an extensive investigation into crimes committed between November 2024 and January 2025. The arrested suspects are: 1.Sseguya Ivan alias Bashir, male, aged 19 years. 2.Agaba Godfrey alias Boge, male, aged 19 years. 3.Kabugo Shafik alias Fik, male, aged 19 years. 4.Kiiza Simon alias Andrew, male, aged 23 years. 5.Ndyanabo Mathias, male, aged 28 years. 6.Turyahebwa Nicholas, male, aged 19 years. 7.Nsabimana Peter alias Kajambiya, male, aged 22 years. 8.Nakitulimana Sam, male, aged 20 years. 9.Mubibi, male, aged 22 years. 10.Kayemba Umaru, male, aged 25 years.
The suspects, aged between 19 and 28, were apprehended following the arrest of Sseguya Ivan on December 27, 2024, in connection to a robbery at SACCO offices in Kanyogoga Village, Sekanyonyi. During interrogation, Sseguya revealed his accomplices, leading to their capture in Mityana Municipality, Nansana Municipality, and Kassanda District. The suspects have confessed to involvement in numerous robberies, including:
Mityana District: Incidents include the robbery of SACCO funds, theft of mobile phones, and a tragic attack on January 3, 2025, in Kalangalo Village, where Tumwedaze Faith succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack.
Kassanda District: Robberies targeted individuals and businesses, with stolen items including motorcycles, laptops, and cash amounts up to UGX 10,000,000.
Searches at the suspects’ residences uncovered key evidence, including stolen mobile phones and tools used in break-ins. Police commended community members for their assistance in dismantling the gang and affirmed ongoing efforts to apprehend additional suspects linked to the crimes.
“These arrests are a testament to the tireless work of our task teams and the vigilance of the public. We remain committed to ensuring justice for the victims,” said police spokesperson Rachel Kawala.
Investigations continue as authorities work to recover more stolen items and gather evidence to strengthen their case against the suspects.
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