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The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the assault and the individual roles played by each suspect.
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KABALAGALA
Police at Kabalagala have arrested 12 students following the circulation of a video on social media showing a group of boys assaulting a fellow teenager in Kampala.
According to police, the suspects include the alleged prime suspect seen in the video punching the victim.
All 12 suspects are Senior One students. The alleged prime suspect is aged 16, while preliminary investigations indicate that the other suspects are also minors aged between 14 and 17 years.
Police said the suspects were arrested on September 17 and 18, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation in Nakibinge Zone, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District. The final arrests were made at about 2:00am on September 18.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the assault occurred on September 13, 2026, at about 6:00pm in Nakibinge Zone. The victim, who is also approximately 16 years old, is currently receiving medical treatment at his mother's residence in the same area.
The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the assault and the individual roles played by each suspect.
The Uganda Police Force has condemned acts of violence, particularly those involving minors, and said the suspects will be handled in accordance with the law and procedures applicable to juvenile offenders. Police said further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
