By eastafrican gazette
The Nateete Police Division in Kampala has effectively apprehended five individuals implicated in a severe robbery case.
The arrest took place on June 1, 2024, around 3:00AM while the Wakaliga Police Post was conducting a foot patrol.
Among the suspects were Robert Ssenjobe, also known as Soda, Elvis Kateraga, also known as Mark, and three additional individuals.
Upon their arrest, the suspects were discovered with a range of stolen items, including a television and a smartphone, alongside dangerous weapons like machetes and tools used for breaking into houses.
Two of the suspects were apprehended at the scene of the crime.
“The police recovered two pangas, master keys, and other breaking implements, which have been secured as evidence,” the deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said.
The suspects have been charged and will be arraigned in court tomorrow on allegations of aggravated robbery.
He said the owner of the recovered items, including the TV and smartphone, has been traced and his statement has been taken.
“We are increasing our visibility through patrols in residential areas to help curb the vice of burglaries and robberies,” he noted.