Police Arrest 147 in Wakiso, Mukono Crackdown on Robbery and Drug Crimes

Police in Wakiso and Mukono districts have arrested 147 suspects during a coordinated security operation targeting rising cases of robbery, mugging, burglary and drug-related crimes.

The intelligence-led operations were conducted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, focusing on identified crime hotspots across the two districts.

“Police in Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) East and KMP South have arrested a total of 147 suspects during coordinated disruptive operations conducted on 17th February 2026 in Wakiso and Mukono districts following increased cases of robbery, mugging, burglary and drug-related crimes,” said Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire.

At Kirinya Police Station in Bweyogerere Division, three suspects — Waiswa Sabastiano, Omara Moses Innocent and Abila Jimmy — were arrested for allegedly waylaying and assaulting members of the public while armed with a panga, sticks, a brick and a paver.

In Mukono District, Nagalama Police Division arrested 13 suspects in Kabembe Sub-county, Kyampisi, over possession of suspected narcotic substances.

Meanwhile, Kabalagala Police Division arrested 125 suspects from Kansanga, Nsambya, Kabalagala and Kibuli for suspected involvement in criminal activities and possession of suspected narcotics.

In Wantoni, Mukono Central Division, a joint operation involving Police and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) led to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of two numberless motorcycles believed to have been used in criminal activities.

“All suspects are in custody pending prosecution,” Owoyesigyire said.

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In a related development, Police at Jinja Road Division have arrested four suspects linked to a series of robberies in Naguru and surrounding areas. The arrests followed a robbery reported on February 13 in Naguru Kasenke II involving a victim identified as Igelet.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are connected to multiple cases of simple and aggravated robbery, often targeting pedestrians during early morning and late evening hours using pavers and other blunt objects.

The suspects have been identified as Akbar Ashraf of Binyonyi Zone, Naguru Parish II, Nakawa Division, and his alleged accomplices Wachini Junior, Oketch Robert and Ogolo George.

Police say the suspects will be charged and produced in court once investigations are completed.