17 arrested as probe into SC Villa captain's murder in
Police in Kampala have arrested 17 suspects in connection with the murder of SC Villa captain David Owori. The suspects are accused of being part of a gang that targeted members of the public using paving blocks to commit robberies.
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The arrest highlights ongoing public safety concerns and criminal activity in Kampala, specifically regarding organized street robberies.
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“During interrogation, the key suspects disclosed that the group had been conducting attacks on members of the community, allegedly using paving blocks (pavers), and identified several of their accomplices. The suspects further revealed that on the fateful day, they moved as a gang and attacked unsuspecting members of the public in areas around Nsambya, Nabisaalu, Kirombe and Makindye in Kampala,” Kawala said.
Kawala explained that the key suspects had confessed that on the night of August 4, 2026, together with others still at large, they allegedly attacked Owori and robbed him of his mobile phone, an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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