At least two suspects have been arrested in connection with a break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala, police have confirmed.
The arrests were announced by police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, who said the suspects were picked up following an intelligence-led operation.
Investigators say the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, with the attackers reportedly exploiting internal security weaknesses to gain access to the central bank’s commercial offices. Several laptops and other sensitive equipment were stolen during the raid.
“On 7 May 2026, our intelligence teams successfully apprehended two suspects linked to the Bank of Uganda break-in that occurred on 4 May 2026,” Rusoke said.
The suspects have been identified as Kule Boaz Michael, 19, a resident of Wabigalo, and Kabuye Ramadhan, also known as Rhama, a resident of Nsambya Zone C, both in Kampala.
They are currently in police custody, and two of the stolen laptops have since been recovered. Police say the suspects will be arraigned in court in due course.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspects accessed the premises through a gate near City Square and remained inside for nearly three hours, moving through multiple sections of the building before leaving with at least seven laptops.
Authorities believe the group may have used duplicated keys to gain entry without forcing access, raising suspicions of possible insider involvement, including staff or security personnel.
During the operation, the intruders reportedly disabled internet connectivity and interfered with surveillance systems, limiting real-time monitoring within the facility.
Sources close to the investigation say the suspects also stole key security equipment, including a CCTV server and an internet router valued at about Shs50 million. However, attempts to access the bank’s cash reserves were unsuccessful.
Investigators further revealed that parts of the surveillance infrastructure were vandalised, although some footage was recovered. The recordings are said to show about five individuals moving through restricted areas of the building.
