Kampala, Uganda– Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has arrested five male suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery involving two female massage therapists at Terra Court Apartments in Buziga, Kampala, on September 27, 2026.
According to KMP Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the victims were allegedly lured to the apartment by individuals posing as customers seeking massage services, where they were assaulted and threatened with a pistol and a knife before their iPhone 13 Pro Max devices, valued at approximately UGX 2.6 million combined, were robbed.
In a press statement, he said on October 13, police arrested Mugabe Robert, 18, and Sserunkuma Martin, 19, at an apartment in Kiwatule after receiving information that the same telephone number allegedly used to lure the victims was being used to target others. One of the stolen phones was recovered from Mugabe.
Whike on October 14, three additional suspects were arrested at Kisakyamaria Plaza in Kampala. They are George William Natigo, Byiringiro Jackson, and Kirimutu Umar.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the recovered phone had allegedly changed hands through several individuals following the robbery.
All five suspects are in police custody as investigations continue. Kampala Metropolitan Police commends the victims for providing information that aided the arrests and urges members of the public to remain vigilant when arranging meetings with strangers, particularly through online platforms.
He promised to provide further updates as investigaions continue as suspects await to be committed to court next week.