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KAMPALA, UGANDA<\/strong> – Police in Kampala have apprehended a five-man gang linked to the murder of a police officer and a spate of aggravated robberies across the metropolitan area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The operation, hailed as a masterclass in intelligence-driven policing, culminated in the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of three firearms between January 24th and 27th, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, CP Rachael Kawala, announced the breakthrough, detailing a coordinated operation in Kiti A Zone, Kirinya Parish, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The security agencies have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing area and recovered three firearms. The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation,” stated CP Kawala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspects have been identified as Amutuhaire Robinson, a discharged former army personnel; Okello Daniel, a security guard employed by Fortebet; Kasango Arafat; Luyirika Joseph Innocent; and Alphonse Daniel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the raids, officers recovered three guns and three magazines, among other crucial exhibits. In a chilling development, CP Kawala revealed the suspects later confessed to the murder of ASP Bagenda Emmanuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The officer was brutally gunned down on November 23, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., while on patrol along the Ntawo\u2013Nyenje Road, acting on intelligence related to an impending armed robbery in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the murder, the gang has admitted to carrying out several aggravated robberies, with a specific focus on mobile money operations within Kampala and its outskirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The confessions are expected to solve numerous pending cases that have terrorized local residents, while ongoing efforts to track down additional suspects indicate the investigation’s net is widening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful operation marks a critical blow to organized violent crime in the region, offering a measure of justice for the fallen officer, ASP Bagenda Emmanuel, and providing relief to victims of the recent robbery wave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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