Police in Mitooma District have rescued a man who was allegedly kidnapped by suspects posing as security personnel and arrested three people linked to the crime.
The victim, identified as Twesigye Israel, 45, a resident of Sherere Village in Rwoburunga Sub-county, Mitooma District, was reportedly abducted on June 5, 2026.
According to police, the suspects allegedly disguised themselves in police-branded T-shirts before kidnapping the victim and whisking him away in a motor vehicle, registration number UAV 595G.
The kidnappers later contacted the victim’s relatives and demanded a ransom of Shs30 million in exchange for his release.
Following the report, police launched an intelligence-led operation and deployed tracking teams to trace the suspects.
Greater Bushenyi Regional Police spokesperson SP Apollo Tayebwa said the operation yielded results on June 7, when the suspects were tracked down and arrested in Sembabule District.
“The victim was rescued alive and safely recovered, while three suspects were arrested during the operation,” Tayebwa said.
The suspects have been identified as Tumwebaze Onan, Kakunguru Jacob, and Naserenga Haustine.
Police also recovered the motor vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the crime. The vehicle is being held as an exhibit at Mitooma Central Police Station to aid ongoing investigations.
Tayebwa said efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects believed to have participated in the kidnapping and who remain at large.
He commended the professionalism and dedication of the investigating and tracking teams, whose swift response led to the successful rescue of the victim and the disruption of the criminal operation.
“Investigations are ongoing, and we are committed to ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice once sufficient evidence is gathered,” Tayebwa said.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
