Panga-Wielding Thugs in Gayaza

That on March 7th, 2023, the police reportedly received information about a group of armed thugs in Gayaza Trading Centre, Gayaza Ward, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District.

A team of officers reportedly conducted surveillance in the area, and at about 10:30pm, officers from Kasangati Police Station carried out an operation and arrested five suspects. These suspects were identified as Kawoya Charles (male juvenile, 17), Senkubuge Akiram (male adult, 23), Mwesigwa Enock (male adult, 32), Sagara Denis (male adult, 27), and Mwanje Ivan (male adult, 31). Nekesa Rachael, the female adult (29) and wife of Richard Mwesigwe, the suspected commander, is still at large.

During the operation, the police recovered eight sharpened pangas, six pit axes, five spanas, two motorcycles (UEF 094E Yamaha red in colour, UEK 221S Bajaj boxer red in colour), and a box containing nails. It was discovered that the criminals had planned to attack the Namugongo areas.

Asp Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy PRO KMP says further investigations are ongoing, including a search of the suspects’ homes and efforts to trace those still at large. The police urge the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.