Police in Nansana have arrested four suspects and recovered more than UGX 54.5 million in cash, alongside several other items, in connection with the alleged theft of UGX 200 million from a residence in Lugazi.
The arrests followed intelligence received in the early hours of July 16, 2026, indicating that two men were moving around Nansana Heights Building in Ochieng One Zone while carrying a bag suspected to contain a large amount of cash.
A team of officers from Yesu Amala Police Station, under the supervision of the Nansana Division Police Commander, responded to the intelligence and arrested the two suspects. They were found in possession of UGX 35,611,500.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly told police that the money had been given to them for safekeeping by their associate, identified as Kafeero Ramathan.
The suspects later led police to Standard Rose Site Guest House, where Ramathan was arrested.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Ramathan is suspected of stealing UGX 200 million from his grandmother, a resident of Lugazi. Police contacted the complainant and confirmed that a case of theft had earlier been reported at Lugazi Police Station.
A search at the guest house led to the recovery of an additional UGX 18,900,000 in cash, four new smartphones, a laptop and other newly purchased household items, which police believe may have been acquired using the suspected stolen money.
During further interrogation, Ramathan allegedly told investigators that he had handed UGX 100 million to a traditional healer identified as Salongo Kato Nsobya of Kavumba in Wakiso District for what he described as the “cleansing” of the stolen money.
Police subsequently arrested the traditional healer and searched his residence. Although no large sum of money was recovered, officers found UGX 120,000 in cash and a goat allegedly purchased for use in the purported cleansing ritual.
All four suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue. The recovered cash and other exhibits have been secured and are being transferred to Lugazi Police Station to support the ongoing investigation into the alleged theft.
The suspects are expected to face further legal action upon completion of investigations.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said investigations are ongoing.
