The last person to be robbed in broad day light was Robert Tibamanya whose 100 million shillings was robbed by thugs on three motorcycle at Maganjo, in Kawempe division. Tibamanya had just withdrawn the money from Centenary Bank branch in Kawempe. The biggest amount of money robbed by the ride-along thugs was in Nakawa where more than 400 million was taken from an investor at 2pm.
Barbara Akech, the Resident District Commissioner RDC launched the operation in Bata Town council where children were found at home doing domestic chores instead of going to school.
The suspect, Alex Olweny, a resident of Kaugoli South Village, Potika Sub-county, allegedly stabbed his wife Jacklin Amony to death after a heated argument over money.
The arrest occurred on Monday, February 10, and was confirmed by East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, Damalie Nachuha. Nachuha stated that Kedi was taken into custody along with the director's brother, who was found at the school premises.
It is alleged that the thugs stormed the home of Nickson Kananaga, 40, a businessman in Kilembo village, while he was sleeping. After attacking him, the robbers locked him in the bathroom and fled.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, confirmed Kula’s arrest, adding that he was taken into custody along with four others. He noted that police had launched a covert operation in response to a surge in street mugging incidents near Monalisa Bar in Rubaga Division.
