The Flying Squad Unit cracked down on an organized criminal gang, that had specialized in attacks on schools.
Since February, there have been 12 cases of attacks on schools in Wakiso and Nansana.
According to the police, 26 suspects have been arrested, including a Kenyan National called Babu Yusuf who is allegedly the overall commander of the criminal gang, which the police says operates in small clusters of 3-7, and are deployed and evacuated on motorcycles and motor vehicles.
The other notorious suspects include; Ssetenda Emma, Mayengo Paul Musinguzi aka Mulefu and Mawejje Reagan.
The police said that they admitted to having participated in the attack and robberies at UMEA Primary School in Kyebando – Nansana, Bodoko Primary School at Kayunga in Wakiso and Kyadondo Islamic Secondary School, Matugga.
“During their attack at Kyadondo Ismalic Secondary School, on 9.02.2023, they killed an askari, called Mujumbi Solomon and critically injured Asingya John, before robbing Shs111 million,” said the police.
It added, “The group were also behind the attack and robbery at St. Joseph’s Junior Seminary, Nswanjere, where they stole the communion cup (ciborium) and robbed Shs1.4 million, two laptops and mobile phones from the priests.”
The police revealed they have so far recovered three motor vehicles used to facilitate their criminal operations. Other exhibits include; an HP printer, three laptop bags, black face masks, several house-breaking implements etc.
