Police in Katwe Police Station are currently investigating a kidnapping incident that occurred in Luwafu Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala District.
The case was reported on September 28, 2024, by Mr. Byakagaba Jean-Claude, a 36-year-old Congolese refugee and businessman residing in the same area.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire, the incident took place on September 28. Mr. Byakagaba and his wife left their residence, leaving behind their 3-year-old child, Kasemire Jane, and their maid, Kansiime Mary. Later that day, attempts to reach the maid by phone were unsuccessful.
At approximately 9:00 PM, Mr. Byakagaba received a phone call from an unknown individual using the maid’s phone. The caller claimed to have both the child and the maid in Sudan and demanded a ransom of UGX 20 million.
Upon receiving the report, police swiftly registered the case and initiated an investigation.
“Key Findings from the Investigation indicate that the maid, Kansiime Mary, who had been employed by the complainant for approximately 10 months, conspired with her boyfriend, identified as Policarpe Bulambo, to stage the kidnapping,” Owoyesigire said. “Bulambo began using the maid’s phone to demand the ransom from the complainant.”
Through police efforts, both Kansiime and her boyfriend, Policarpe Bulambo, a 25-year-old Congolese resident of Nakinyuguzi Zone, Luwafu Parish, were arrested along with two other accomplices. The child, Kasemire Jane, was safely recovered, medically examined, and returned to her parents.
Owoyesigire added that investigations are ongoing, and further inquiries are being made. The suspects are currently in police custody and will face prosecution accordingly.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police has urged the public to exercise caution and perform thorough background checks when hiring domestic workers.
