The Flying Squad Unit has intensified its operations against bodaboda gangs, actively involved in violent attacks against pedestrians and victims on motorcycles.
So far, 13 notorious suspects have been arrested, including the two who formed part of the gang that attacked Dawit Kasa, an Ethiopian Diplomatic, along Prince Charles Avenue–Kololo a fortnight ago.
The arrested suspects include Bakata Abdulraman aka Pancho, Segirinya Gordon, Mugerwa Abdullar aka Musilamu, Wanada Augustine aka Zewu, Nsubuga Emmanuel, Mukasa Michael aka Layiti, Mukasa Emmanuel, Muwada Ivan, Bukyeire Joseph, Tomusange Derrick, Sonko Ashraf, Mwamadi Kintu, and Nsubuga Huudu.
According to the Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, the suspects are highly linked to the violent attacks and robberies of innocent victims in Kololo, City Centre especially on William and Wilson street, Industrial area, Kabalagala, Kawempe, Kisenyi, Nansana, Namirembe road, Luzira, Bugolobi, Kireka and Jinja city.
“An assortment of exhibits were recovered in their respective places of abode and other hideouts. These include mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets, “said Enanga.
He added, “Also recovered are jackets and overcoats that were used by Pancho and Segirinya in the recent attack in Kololo. All the 7 motorcycles used in the robberies, have been identified and blacklisted.”
Enanga also said that they have intensified their efforts to trace the outstanding suspects, believed to have been involved in acts of violence and impunity against pedestrians.
“We would like to urge everyone, who has any information which could assist us with our investigations to please come forward or pass the information in confidence to the Commandant Flying Squad unit on contact 0775717399,” he said.