A suspected robber believed to be behind a string of violent attacks in Kyaliwajjala and surrounding areas is in police custody following a targeted operation by officers in Kira Division.
The suspect, identified as James Lumu, was arrested on June 18, 2026, in Kyaliwajjala Kapeera after investigators linked him to a robbery that took place two days earlier in Nabwojjo, Kyaliwajjala B Zone.
According to police, the incident occurred on the evening of June 16, 2026, at around 8:00pm, when 23-year-old Tenywa Daniel, a resident of Kiwanga in Mukono District, was reportedly attacked by an assailant armed with a blunt object.
The victim was robbed of his mobile phone during the assault.
Following intelligence-led investigations, officers traced the suspect to the Kyaliwajjala area, where he was picked up in a coordinated operation.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman said preliminary findings suggest the suspect may be connected to other robberies reported within Kira Division and nearby communities.
Police have stated that Lumu remains in custody as investigations continue to establish the full extent of his alleged involvement in the series of crimes.
They have also indicated that further inquiries are ongoing to identify any additional suspects or accomplices who may be linked to the cases.
