Police have also warned members of the public against engaging in acts of mob justice or lawlessness, emphasizing that such actions undermine ongoing efforts to maintain order.
Police in Katwe have arrested three suspects in connection with a widely circulated video showing a group of men scaling a perimeter fence and violently assaulting an individual inside a private compound in Makindye Division.
The arrests were carried out during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminal gangs in the area.
The suspects have been identified as Sali Ethan, also known as “Unruly,” Sali Isaac, and Sejongo Isaac. They are currently in custody as investigations continue.
According to police, the video—now spreading rapidly on social media—appears to show multiple individuals forcefully entering the premises before attacking a person whose identity and whereabouts remain unknown.
Authorities have issued an appeal to the victim, or anyone with information that could assist the investigation, to report to the nearest police station.
Police have also warned members of the public against engaging in acts of mob justice or lawlessness, emphasizing that such actions undermine ongoing efforts to maintain order.
Efforts to track down additional suspects captured in the footage are ongoing, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
