Mukono: 5 Arrested as Police Dismantle ‘Eggaali’ Robbery Gang

The Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) East has dismantled a notorious robbery gang that has been terrorizing residents of Mukono Municipality and surrounding areas. The group of youths, commonly known as the “Eggaali” gang, is accused of staging violent robberies along Kayunga Road, Kusatu, Nasuuti, and Wantoni, attacking victims with knives, pangas, pavers and other dangerous weapons, and stealing mobile phones, bags, cash, laptops, and wristwatches. According to Police, the breakthrough followed an intelligence-led operation mounted after a spike in complaints from the public. On 25 May 2026, a case of aggravated robbery was registered at Mukono Central Police Station under SD Ref. No. 04/25/05/2026, after a technician reported being attacked and robbed on his way home. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest on 31 May 2026 of 25-year-old Muhanguzi Vian, who allegedly confessed to participating in multiple robberies and revealed the identities of his accomplices. Acting on this information, officers raided a suspected hideout in Kigombya Cell, where the gang is said to have spent days before moving out at night to rob. Five suspects were arrested: Mubiru David, alias “City”, 20; Kizito Solomon, alias “Kitama”, 18; Ssemanda Junior, alias “Kamese”, a 17-year-old juvenile; Muyomba Paul, alias “Matama”, 17; and Okumu Mark, alias “Sekere”, 18. Police say the group admitted to carrying out numerous robberies in Mukono and claimed they had lost count of their victims.