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During the operation, security officers recovered three guns and three magazines, among other exhibits
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Security agencies have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area and recovered three firearms during an intelligence-led operation.
The arrests were made on January 27, 2026, following coordinated operations conducted between January 24 and January 27 in Kiti A Zone, Kirinya Parish, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District.
The suspects have been identified as Amutuhairwe Robinson, a discharged former army personnel; Okello Daniel, a security guard employed by Fortebet; Kasango Arafat; Luyirika Joseph Innocent; and Alphonse Daniel. During the operation, security officers recovered three guns and three magazines, among other exhibits.
Guns and other exhibits were recovered
Police say that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the murder of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bagenda Emmanuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo. The killing occurred on November 23, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m. along the Ntawo–Nyenje Road in Ntawo Cell, Ntawo Ward, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District.
Preliminary investigations indicate that ASP Bagenda was shot dead while on patrol as he responded to intelligence related to an armed robbery in the area.
The suspects also admitted to taking part in several aggravated robberies, particularly targeting mobile money operators, within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Security agencies say efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest additional suspects linked to the crimes.
Authorities have commended the officers involved in the operation for their professionalism and dedication, assuring the public that all violent criminal acts will be thoroughly investigated and pursued to their logical conclusion.
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