Security agencies have arrested five suspects implicated in the shooting death of the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo Police Post and a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area. Three firearms were recovered during the operations.
The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations conducted between January 24 and 27, 2026, in Kiti A Zone, Kirinya Parish, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District.
The suspects were identified as Amutuhairwe Robinson, a discharged former army personnel; Okello Daniel, a guard working with Fortebet; Kasango Arafat; Luyirika Joseph Innocent; and Alphonse Daniel.
According to police, officers recovered three guns and three magazines, among other exhibits, during the operations.
Following interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the murder of ASP Bagenda Emmanuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo Police Post. The incident occurred on November 23, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m. along the Ntawo–Nyenje Road, Ntawo Cell, Ntawo Ward, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that ASP Bagenda was shot dead while on patrol, acting on intelligence related to an armed robbery in the area,” police said.
The suspects also confessed to participating in several aggravated robberies, particularly mobile money robberies, within the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Police say efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest additional suspects connected to the crimes.
“We commend our officers for their dedication and professionalism, and we reassure the public that all violent criminal acts will be thoroughly investigated and pursued to their logical conclusion,” police said in a statement.
