Police in Wakiso District have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.
According to police, on February 13, 2026, at about 10:00 PM, Ssesanga Equiam reported a case of aggravated robbery involving his motorcycle, registration number UMA 191 DV (Bajaj Boxer).
The assailants, allegedly armed with pangas, reportedly attacked him and forcefully took the motorcycle.
The Uganda Police Force spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Area, Kawala Rachael, said the suspects were arrested in Old Kampala and Bukesa–Nankulabye. During the operation, officers recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles.
Kawala revealed that during interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to involvement in motorcycle robberies, highway phone snatching, housebreaking, theft, and other related criminal activities.
The recovered motorcycles bear the following registration numbers:
UDH 516H
UGB 248V
UEV 046C
UDH 746H
UDK 657F
UDN 001C
Four numberless Bajaj motorcycles
Investigations are ongoing.
