Seven arrested in Kinawataka operation as police recover stolen property
Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy public relations officer of Kampala Metropolitan Police, said the operation followed information regarding a group of suspected criminals allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries, housebreaking and phone snatching in Kinawataka and surrounding areas.
Seven people have been arrested and stolen property recovered during a police operation targeting crime in Kinawataka, Kalerwe and Central zones in Mbuya. (Credit: Police)
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Seven people have been arrested and stolen property recovered during a police operation targeting crime in Kinawataka, Kalerwe and Central zones in Mbuya One parish, Nakawa division, Kampala.
The operation was conducted by Kinawataka Police under Jinja Road Division on September 23, 2026, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy public relations officer of Kampala Metropolitan Police, said the operation followed information regarding a group of suspected criminals allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries, housebreaking and phone snatching in Kinawataka and surrounding areas.
“Among those arrested are Edward Kyabagu alias Zagga, 28, and George Kutosi alias Kiwuka/Virus, 26, who are being investigated in connection with a robbery case registered at Kinawataka Police Station. Preliminary inquiries indicate that the suspects may be linked to a wider criminal group operating in the area,” he said.
“Some of the suspects are also being investigated over recent cases of burglary, housebreaking and theft of electronic items,” he added.
Owoyesigyire said police recovered several exhibits during the operation, including a 55-inch Hisense smart television, a set of speakers, more than 14 mobile phones, a laptop, a panga, housebreaking implements, laptop bags and student identification cards, among other items.
“The suspects are currently detained at Kinawataka Police Station as investigations continue. Police are also working to identify the owners of the recovered property and recover other stolen items. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects who are still at large and dismantle the wider criminal group operating in the area,” he noted.
Owoyesigyire commended the local community in the area for providing information that supported the operation and encouraged members of the public to continue reporting suspected criminal activities to the police.
Crime statistics
Of the reported cases, 115,301 were submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, of which 79,291 were taken to court.
In 2025, a total of 8,064 cases, representing 4.1% of the total reported cases, constituted child-related offences. These declined from 9,408 reported in 2024, representing a 14.3% decrease.
Of these cases, 848 were taken to court, 176 secured convictions, 68 were dismissed, six had acquittals, and 598 were undergoing trial. A further 3,486 were not proceeded with, while 3,730 were still under inquiry.
Out of the 32 policing regions in Uganda, KMP South registered the highest number of cases with 13,950, followed by Rwizi with 13,416, KMP North with 13,340, North Kyoga with 12,728 and KMP East with 10,388.
At district or divisional level, Wakiso Police Division registered the highest number of cases with 3,177, followed by Luweero Police Station with 3,123, Mukono Police Division with 2,880, Tororo Police Station with 2,831 and Ntungamo Police Station with 2,825.