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Five arrested over aggravated robbery in Kampala
Owoyesigyire said all five suspects are in police custody as investigations continue.
Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said investigations into the matter are still ongoing. (File photo)
By: New Vision Journalist, Journalist @New Vision
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Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested five male suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery involving two female massage therapists at Terra Court Apartments in Buziga, Kampala.
According to a police statement released on October 16 and signed by Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the robbery happened on September 27, 2026.
The victims were allegedly lured to the apartment by individuals posing as customers seeking massage services, but the attackers instead assaulted and threatened their victims with a pistol and a knife before robbing them of their iPhone 13 Pro Max devices, valued at approximately sh2.6m combined.
According to Owoyesigyire, a police team on October 13, arrested Robert Mugabe, 18, and Martin Sserunkuma, 19, at an apartment in Kiwatule after receiving information that the same telephone number allegedly used to lure the victims was being used to target others. One of the stolen phones was recovered from Mugabe.
"On October 14, three additional suspects were arrested at Kisakyamaria Plaza in Kampala. They are; George William Natigo, Jackson Byiringiro, and Umar Kirimutu.
According to Owoyesigyire, a police team on October 13, arrested Robert Mugabe, 18, and Martin Sserunkuma, 19, at an apartment in Kiwatule after receiving information that the same telephone number allegedly used to lure the victims was being used to target others. One of the stolen phones was recovered from Mugabe.
"On October 14, three additional suspects were arrested at Kisakyamaria Plaza in Kampala. They are; George William Natigo, Jackson Byiringiro, and Umar Kirimutu.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the recovered phone had allegedly changed hands through several individuals following the robbery," Owoyesigyire stated.
He said all five suspects are in police custody as investigations continue.
"Kampala Metropolitan Police commends the victims for providing information that aided the arrests and urges members of the public to remain vigilant when arranging meetings with strangers, particularly through online platforms," he warned.
Owoyesigyire said investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
He said all five suspects are in police custody as investigations continue.
"Kampala Metropolitan Police commends the victims for providing information that aided the arrests and urges members of the public to remain vigilant when arranging meetings with strangers, particularly through online platforms," he warned.
Owoyesigyire said investigations into the matter are still ongoing.