Police have named the suspects in Ntinda mobile money robbery and subsequent murder of Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura’s brother Albert Cook Tugume and bodaboda rider Barnabas Sabiiti.
Tugume and Sabiiti were killed on November 21 this year at around 7:50 pm at in Kiwatule Central Zone, Nakawa Division, in Kampala District. Police and sister security agencies opened investigation of a murder and aggravated robbery.
“The suspects, armed with firearms, attacked and robbed Mr. Tugume of a bag containing an unspecified amount of money, a mobile phone, and mobile money banking devices. A joint task force was put in place to investigate this heinous crime resulting into the arrest of four suspects,” ASP Luke Owoyesigyire the deputy Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson said.
The quartet that was eventually arraigned in court and remanded today afternoon include the Mutagubya Jimmy, male, 27 years old, a boda boda rider, and resident of Sempagala Zone, Nakawa Division, in Wakiso District and Kayemba Bosco Ssalongo, male, 47 years old, a builder, and resident of Kawanda, Nakyesanje Zone, Nabweru Subcounty, Wakiso District.
Others include Makanga Marvin, male, 27 years old, unemployed, and resident of Kagoma, Maganjo, in Wakiso District and Suuna Hamza Mutebi, male, 30 years old, businessman, and resident of Mpererwe, in Wakiso District.
“They have since been charged with Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony: The suspects still at large are Kabuye Hussein, Bambaiha Joseph alias Fire and Lukenge Martin. We appeal to public to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of these suspects still on the run,” ASP Owoyesigyire said.
Security gave urged anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police through the following numbers: 0743343413, 0741111333 and 0786 536296. Alternatively, reports can be made at the nearest police station. ASP Owoyesigyire said the Uganda Police Force remains committed to ensuring justice for the victims and maintaining public safety.