Police have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies in the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area and recovered three firearms, security authorities have said.
The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation conducted between January 24 and 27, 2026, in Kiti A Zone, Kirinya Parish, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District.
The suspects were identified as Amutuhairwe Robinson, a discharged former army personnel; Okello Daniel, a security guard attached to Fortebet; Kasango Arafat; Luyirika Joseph Innocent; and Alphonse Daniel.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachel Kawala, officers recovered three guns and three magazines during the operation, along with other exhibits.
“Following interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the murder of ASP Bagenda Emmanuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo,” Kawala said.
ASP Bagenda was shot dead on November 23, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m. while on patrol along the Ntawo–Nyenje Road in Ntawo Cell, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District.
Preliminary investigations indicate that he was responding to intelligence related to an armed robbery in the area at the time of the attack.
Police said the suspects also confessed to participating in several aggravated robberies, particularly mobile money robberies, within the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Kawala said investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest additional suspects believed to be connected to the crimes.
“We commend our officers for their dedication and professionalism, and we reassure the public that all violent criminal acts will be thoroughly investigated and pursued to their logical conclusion,” she said.
