Police Arrest Suspect Over Aggravated Robbery in Wakiso

Police in Wakiso District have arrested one suspect in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Sumbwe Village, Sumbwe Parish.

Preliminary findings indicate that on 13 February 2026 at about 10:00 p.m., the victim, only identified as Ssesanga, a resident of the area, was riding home when he picked up two men around Busega who had disguised themselves as passengers heading to Sumbwe Village.

Upon reaching Sumbwe, the two men reportedly pulled out a panga and attacked the victim, cutting his riding helmet before robbing him of his red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UMA 191DV, and a mobile phone.

According to SP Racheal Kawala, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Public Relations Officer, one suspect was arrested on 9 March 2026 following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kikunyu Village, Kamengo, Mpigi District. The suspect is a boda boda rider and a resident of the area.

During the operation, several exhibits were recovered, including a mobile phone believed to belong to the victim, a motorcycle without a number plate, and two other motorcycles, registration numbers UEB 559Q and UEC 678N.

Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects, and more details will be shared in due course.