Police have arrested 65 suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations targeting alleged criminal gangs across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, including 13 youths rounded up in Wakiso District over suspected involvement in a string of violent robberies.
The operation followed intelligence reports received on Sunday, July 20, 2026 indicating that a group of youths was allegedly linked to a series of robberies carried out using pangas in Kikajjo Zone, Namasuba Parish, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District.
Officers from Katwe Police Division subsequently mounted an intelligence-led operation in the area, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects.
“The operation was intelligence-led following information about a group of youths suspected of committing a series of robberies using pangas in Kikajjo Zone. Acting on that information, our officers moved in and arrested the suspects as investigations continue,” Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala said.
The arrested suspects were identified as Bubegeye Yacob, Ssebyonjo Jokana, Mutenyo Kamad, Wamoya Andrew, Masaba Ben, Wandera Abu, Waniale Nathan, Mugobera Emma, Mafabi Ramadan, Nahabwe Innocent, Webyoya Ashiraf, Webisa Moris and Chagamu Seezi.
Police said Waniale Nathan and Mugobera Emma were allegedly found in possession of three pangas during the operation.
The pair has been charged with being in possession of dangerous weapons, while the remaining suspects have been charged with public nuisance as investigations continue into the reported robberies.
In a related operation, Kampala Metropolitan Police conducted similar intelligence-led raids in Mukono Central, Namumira, Ngandu Village, Bajjo, Ntinda, Nyenje, Seeta, Goma, Kakiri and other identified crime-prone areas, resulting in the arrest of 52 additional suspects.
The suspects remain in police custody pending their appearance in court as detectives continue investigations aimed at dismantling criminal gangs operating across the metropolitan area.
