The Police Flying Squad Unit is intensifying operations against Boda Boda gangs, that have been terrorizing Ugandans through violent attacks against pedestrians and victims on motorcycles.
13 notorious suspects have so far been arrested including the two, who formed part of the gang that attacked Mr Dawit Kasa, an Ethiopian Diplomatic, along Prince Charles Avenue – Kololo on 25.02.2022.
CP Enanga Fred Police Spokesperson identified the suspects as Bakata Abdulraman aka Pancho, Segirinya Gordon, Mugerwa Abdullar aka Musilamu, Wanada Augustine aka Zewu, Nsubuga Emmanuel, Mukasa Michael aka Layiti, Mukasa Emmanuel, Muwada Ivan, Bukyeire Joseph, Tomusange Derrick, Sonko Ashraf, Mwamadi Kintu and Nsubuga Huudu.
He added that the suspects are highly linked to the violent attacks and robberies of innocent victims in Kololo, City Centre especially on William and Wilson street, Industrial area, Kabalagala, Kawempe, Kisenyi, Nansana, Namirembe road, Luzira, Bugolobi, Kireka and Jinja city.
According to Enanga, an assortment of exhibits including mobile phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets was recovered in their respective places of abode and other hideouts. Also recovered are jackets and overcoats that were used by Pancho and Segirinya in the recent attack in Kololo. All the 7 motorcycles used in the robberies have been identified and blacklisted.
“We have meanwhile, intensified our efforts to trace for the outstanding suspects, believed to have been involved in these acts of violence and impunity against pedestrians. We would like to urge everyone, who has any information which could assist us with our investigations to please come forward or pass the information in confidence to the Commandant Flying Squad unit on contact 0775717399,” Enanga said.
He added that these violent acts of robbery, are incredibly serious offences, which can have a long-lasting impact on victims. Enanga reassured the public that they will investigate all reports of robbery and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.
Among those arrested he says are hardcore suspects who shall be arraigned in the Court Martial due to the stringent bail terms and conditions, which provides some form of deterrence.