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The suspects, identified as Samba Joseph (60) from Busia, Muhinda Rajab (50) from Iganga, and Masereka (40) from Kasese, were arrested on Monday evening
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Mbarara City - Police in Mbarara City have arrested three men suspected to be behind a string of hotel burglaries and thefts targeting guests’ valuables. The suspects, identified as Samba Joseph (60) from Busia, Muhinda Rajab (50) from Iganga, and Masereka (40) from Kasese, were arrested on Monday evening, September 15, 2025. According to police, the trio allegedly broke into guest rooms at Rwampara Suites on the night of September 14, stealing laptops, mobile phones, cash, and other valuables.
During the arrest, officers recovered multiple master keys believed to have been used to gain access to hotel rooms. The keys have been exhibited at Central Police Station (CPS) Mbarara as evidence.
A bunch of master keys found with the suspects
Police spokesperson for Rwizi Region, SP Samson Kasasira, said the suspects confessed to engaging in hotel burglaries for more than ten years.
“The three have been in this business for over a decade. We recovered several keys they used to break into guest rooms, and investigations into their operations are still ongoing,” SP Kasasira told reporters.
The suspects remain in custody at CPS Mbarara as inquiries continue.
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