Police have arrested a man and recovered an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Busega, Kampala.
The operation was conducted at about 7pm on 19 October 2026 in Kitaka Cell, Busega Ward, Rubaga Division, according to police.
The suspect, identified as Atuzarirwe David, is suspected of involvement in a series of robberies in Kampala Metropolitan and other parts of the country.
Police said the suspect reportedly confessed to participating in an armed robbery in Rubirizi District.
Investigators are questioning him to establish whether he was involved in other robbery and murder cases in Kampala Metropolitan and beyond.
The items recovered during the operation include an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and live ammunition.
