Over 140 suspected criminals were apprehended in Nsangi, within Kyengera town council, Wakiso district, over the weekend in a coordinated operation led by the Flying Squad and the army. The intelligence-led operation, carried out by the joint Flying Squad, Kampala Metropolitan South Police, and the army, focused on areas such as Kitemu (known as Benghazi), Nakasozi (known as Geyena), addressing numerous complaints of house break-ins.
The surge in robberies also impacted the home of former Kawempe South legislator Munyagwa Mubarak, where his security guard was hospitalized for head injuries sustained during an attack last Tuesday night. Machete-wielding assailants invaded Munyagwa’s residence in Kimbejja Cell, Budo ward, Kyengera town council, around 2:00 am, leaving security guard Benjamin Mpaka severely injured.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, reported that the joint operations resulted in the arrest of 145 suspected criminals, with 39 identified as hardened criminals by residents. After cautioning, 106 suspects were released. Ongoing operations aim to eradicate the heightened criminal activities in these areas.
“We assure you that these operations have just begun, and our goal is to eliminate the criminals terrorizing people here day and night. Some suspects will face court proceedings this week,” emphasized Owoyesigyire. The 2022 crime report documented a total of 6,854 robbery cases, compared to 5,275 in 2021. Among these, 2,516 cases involved lethal weapons like firearms and machetes, while 4,338 cases did not involve any weapons.
