Police recover UGX 105M, arrest 8 in Old Kampala robbery case

KAMPALA – The Territorial Police in Old Kampala Division have made a major breakthrough in the investigation of an aggravated robbery that took place on 22nd August 2025 in Kakeka Zone, Rubaga Division.

On the day of the attack, a gang of thugs armed with pangas and riding on five motorcycles ambushed a city hardware accountant who was transporting UGX 242 million to the bank. The robbers made off with the money, though fortunately neither the accountant nor his motorcycle rider was injured.

Swift, intelligence-led operations followed, with detectives relying on CCTV footage and other leads. This led to the arrest of several suspects now charged in connection with the violent robbery. Those facing charges include:

Bakunda Steven alias Kevin
Atwine Robert Kiiza alias Mzee Lubuto
Andebuni Brian alias Junior Black
Musuza Raymond alias Caesar
Ssali Andrew alias Ande Swag
Kanyerezi Stanley
Nsubuga Andrew
Aboth Shivan Alecho (charged as an accessory after the fact)

During the operations, police recovered UGX 105 million, a motorcycle believed to have been purchased with proceeds of the robbery, and a black laptop bag containing vouchers and receipts from the victim’s hardware shop. The exhibits were later positively identified by the complainant.

The suspects have been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, and Being Accessories After the Fact to a Felony. They appeared before Mwanga II Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 11th September 2025.

Police say investigations are ongoing to track down additional accomplices still at large.

“We reassure the public that such violent crimes will be pursued to their full conclusion, and we commend our officers for the dedicated work that has already yielded results in this case,” said ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy PRO for Kampala Metropolitan Police.