By Editorial
Security agencies have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area and recovered three firearms.
The arrests followed an intelligence led operation conducted between January 24 and 27, 2026, in Kiti A Zone, Kirinya Parish, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District.
The suspects have been identified as Robinson Amutuhairwe, a discharged former army personnel; Okello Daniel, a security guard with Fortebet; Kasango Arafat; Luyirika Joseph Innocent; and Alphonse Daniel.
During the operation, officers recovered three guns and three magazines, among other exhibits.
Following interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the murder of ASP Bagenda Emmanuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo. The incident occurred on November 23, 2025, at about 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 after acting on intelligence related to an armed robbery in the area.
The suspects also confessed to participating in several aggravated robberies, particularly mobile money-related robberies, within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Police say efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest additional suspects linked to the crimes.
Security agencies have commended officers involved in the operation for their professionalism and reassured the public that all violent criminal acts will be thoroughly investigated and brought to their logical conclusion.
