Police have arrested an 11th suspect in the lynching of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo as fresh videos and photographs circulating online reveal more individuals allegedly involved in the deadly attack.
The latest suspect, Henry Kabugo, 21, a boda boda rider from Old Kira-Kisenyi, was arrested in Wandegeya during a joint operation involving police and boda boda leaders from Nakawa Division.
His arrest comes amid mounting public pressure for justice and an unprecedented citizen-led effort that has seen members of the public analyse videos, identify suspects and share information with investigators.
On Wednesday, activists and social media users released additional footage and images allegedly showing more participants in the June 5 attack, including one man who was reportedly seen holding what appeared to be a blood-stained knife believed to have been used during the mob assault.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala, investigators identified Kabugo from video footage in which he is allegedly seen wearing a blue reflector jacket and concealing his face with a black hood.
The arrest follows those of Obed Mugwisa and Joseph Owino, a security guard, who were apprehended earlier this week after being identified through video evidence linked to the attack.
Police say Mugwisa was captured wearing a yellow T-shirt and carrying a large log during the assault. During interrogation, he reportedly led detectives to a laundry where he had taken the shirt after the attack. The garment has since been recovered and added to the growing body of evidence.
"This arrest brings the total number of suspects currently in custody to eleven as investigations into the alleged mob killing continue. We commend the boda boda community for its cooperation and support in assisting law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend those involved," Kawala said.
Investigators are now reviewing additional footage and photographs submitted by members of the public as efforts intensify to identify and arrest all individuals who participated in the attack.
Gongodyo, 27, was attacked on June 5, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. in Masulira Zone, Bukoto I Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District.
He was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital for treatment but later succumbed to
his injuries at around 7pm the same day.
The death of Gongodyo has sent shockwaves through Uganda's rugby community, with fans and stakeholders mourning the loss of a player regarded as one of the sport's emerging stars.
He was part of the Black Pirates side that won the Uganda Rugby Premiership and the Uganda Cup last season.
Gongodyo was laid to rest on June 9, 2026, at Buweri Town Council in Budadiri County, Sironko District.