Police in Kampala are investigating the alleged rape of a 22-year-old woman by three unidentified boda boda men in Muyenga, upscale suburb .
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala said the woman, a resident of Nsangi in Wakiso District, was attacked after leaving a birthday party at a club in Bugolobi at around 4:00 am on Thursday.
According to Police, the victim, who was unfamiliar with the area, initially tried to negotiate transport with one boda boda rider but could not agree on the fare.
She later secured another rider who accepted Shs15,000 to take her home.
“The first rider declined to take her at the agreed fare, but the second accepted. As they proceeded, the first rider flagged down two other individuals, and they followed the motorcycle carrying the victim,” Kawala said.
The rider reportedly diverted from the agreed route, passing through the Industrial Area before heading towards Muyenga, with the two other motorcycles trailing closely behind.
The victim, who was intoxicated and unable to resist, stated at Kabalagala Police Station that the riders stopped at a dark and isolated location where the three men allegedly took turns assaulting her.
After the attack, the suspects fled with her handbag, which contained cash and two smartphones. The woman was later rescued by passersby and rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Police noted that the incident is similar to past crimes linked to motorcycle gangs that target unsuspecting passengers at night across Kampala and its metropolitan areas.
Last year, several suspects were arrested in connection to a series of robberies and sexual assaults involving boda boda riders.