Dancehall singer Fik Gaza, real name Shafiq Dangote, is in police custody on cases linked to aggravated robbery.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, a targeted operation on Thursday was conducted at the residence of Fik Gaza following a surge in robbery cases within and outside Katwe Division.
The operation saw four suspects arrested, including Fik Gaza, Magoola Najibu, Mutuba David alias Mavin Gaza, and Zziwa Charles alias Mzungu.
During the operation, exhibits including pangas, military attire, and suspected narcotics were recovered and are kept in police exhibit chambers.
It is alleged that the Director of Public Prosecutions has already sanctioned files against the group and will go to court to answer charges related to aggravated robbery.
According to section 286 (2) of the Penal Code Act, the maximum penalty for the offence of aggravated robbery is death.
