Police have issued a public statement regarding an ongoing investigation into a disturbing incident captured on CCTV footage.
The footage, circulating on social media, depicts the assault of a man identified as Mugisha Tomson, aged 40 and residing in Kyebando, by unidentified assailants. The attack took place on Ben Kiwanuka Street at approximately 8 PM on May 22nd, 2024.
According to police reports, during the incident, Mugisha was robbed of 450,000 UGX, a bag containing important documents, keys, and a container. In response, the Central Police Station in Kampala has initiated inquiries into the assault.
At present, two suspects have been identified and are cooperating with authorities in ongoing investigations. Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend all individuals involved to ensure they face legal consequences.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer, emphasized the importance of public vigilance and urged individuals to remain mindful of their surroundings. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities promptly to the police to aid in crime prevention and community safety.
This incident follows a string of attacks on Ugandans in the past two months.
Two weeks ago, a disturbing incident unfolded on Wavamuno Road in Munyonyo, where a Mozambican national fell victim to a violent assault. CCTV footage capturing the incident showed a pedestrian being viciously attacked and kicked by an unknown assailant, who then fled the scene on a motorcycle after stealing the victim’s phone.
Following a thorough investigation, operatives from the Flying Squad and Crime Intelligence managed to arrest the suspect, as confirmed by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango.
This incident is just one among several disturbing attacks that have plagued the city in recent months. In another viral video from March 23, 2024, thugs were seen trailing a passenger on a boda boda until he reached his destination in Kabalagala. Upon stopping to pay the rider, the unsuspecting victim was ambushed by the assailants, who struck him on the head with a paver. In response to this heinous act, the police took swift action, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects and the incapacitation of one.
In addition to making arrests, the police also recovered a cache of stolen items, including 22 phones, pavers, knives, and burglary tools and one of the suspects was put out of action, according to Onyango.
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