Police Arrest Five Suspects in Lubowa Motorcycle Robbery Ring

Police in Lubowa have registered a breakthrough in the fight against motorcycle robberies following the arrest of five suspects believed to be behind a series of robberies reported in the Lubowa and Ndejje areas between June 2025 and 6 March 2026.

According to SP Rachel Kawala, the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) PRO, an intelligence-led operation conducted on 5 March 2026 led to the arrest of the key suspect in Kyengera Town Council. Upon his arrest, the suspect guided investigators to the arrest of his accomplices.

So far, five suspects have been arrested, and one motorcycle, registration number UMA 663HM, has been recovered as an exhibit.

Preliminary investigations indicate that an estimated 40 motorcycles have been stolen in the affected areas since June 2025. The suspects reportedly rob the motorcycles, dismantle them, and sell the parts.

Kawala also told the media that a total of 14 victims have so far been identified in connection with the robberies.

She adds that efforts are ongoing to arrest additional suspects and other individuals believed to be facilitating or promoting the criminal activities.