The Police have recovered 10 rounds of live ammunition and a toy pistol from three suspects believed to be masterminding criminal attacks within Kampala.
The trio, two men and a woman, were picked up from their hideout in Salaama, Makindye Division, Kampala District, on Thursday morning following an intelligence-led operation, Kampala Metropolitan Spokesperson, SP Rachel Kawala said.
“At about 2:00 a.m., police officers on patrol received information about two men who were allegedly involved in attacking people with pangas and were reportedly sleeping in a house located in Zikusooka Zone, Salaama, Makindye Division, Kampala District,” SP Kawala said.
The police team immediately responded and conducted an operation at the suspected premises, leading to the arrest of three suspects, she added.
“During a search of the house, officers recovered a backpack containing a toy gun, a metallic torch, a screwdriver, a sensor, a knife, and several test tubes. Police also recovered 10 rounds of live ammunition, “she disclosed.
The suspects are currently being held at Katwe Police Station pending further interrogation as investigations continue to establish the source of the recovered items and any possible links to criminal activities.
The arrests come at a time when the country is battling a wave of armed violence, with incidents of deaths, injuries and aggravated robberies reported.
For instance, in Agago District, on Tuesday night, Moris Ocana, a businessman in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, fled with his bag of money.
In Kitgum District, Francis Omona, 32, a businessman and resident of Omiya Anyima Central Panyum Parish, Omiya Sub-County, reported at Omiya Police Station that unknown men armed with a gun and panga on Tuesday night robbed him of Shs8 million.
Aswa East Police Spokesperson, Joe Oloya, said two suspects were arrested and are being investigated.
A series of gun violence has been reported, especially in Gulu City and Gulu District in recent weeks, sending a cold chill among the public.