Kampala Metropolitan Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of SC Villa captain David Owori, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident.
Police said the suspects include three people allegedly involved in promoting stolen phones, five key suspects and nine associates of the prime suspects.
During interrogation, the key suspects reportedly told investigators that the group had been carrying out attacks on members of the public, allegedly using paving blocks (pavers) to assault their victims. They also identified several other people believed to have been involved in the attacks.
According to police, the suspects revealed that on the day Owori was attacked, they moved as a gang and targeted unsuspecting members of the public in areas including Nsambya, Nabisaalu, Kirombe and Makindye in Kampala.
Police said Owori was attacked on the night of 4 August 2026 by the suspects and others who are still at large. The attackers allegedly robbed him of his mobile phone before the incident that led to his death.
An iPhone 14 Pro Max, suspected to have belonged to Owori, was later recovered at Usafi Taxi Park near Usafi Market in Kampala.
Police also carried out searches at the residences of some of the suspects in Gangu Village, Kasubi, Kampala, where several items believed to be connected to the case were recovered.
Among the items recovered were two pairs of shoes, one of which reportedly had bloodstains and is suspected to be linked to the attack. Police also recovered a pair of shin guards found inside a black bag, which investigators suspect belonged to Owori.
A canister of pepper spray, a motorcycle and other items considered relevant to the investigation were also recovered.
Police said investigations are continuing as efforts intensify to track down and arrest the remaining suspects and other people linked to the group.
