“The suspects, disguised in yellow T-shirts, targeted people heading to Kyadondo to witness the nomination of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, as well as motorists, businesspeople, and pedestrians,” Onyango says in a media statement released on Sunday June 29, 2025.
The Police in Kampala are holding 21 suspects who disguised as NRM supporters putting on yellow T-shirts robbing people in Kampala who were heading to NRM Electoral commission headquarters in Kyaddondo to witness President Museveni as he picked party nomination forms.
Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says the 21 suspects include two females who are attached to the string of robberies and assaults that occurred on June 28, 2025, around 2:00pm, along the National Theatre and UBC roundabout area.
“The suspects, disguised in yellow T-shirts, targeted people heading to Kyadondo to witness the nomination of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, as well as motorists, businesspeople, and pedestrians,” Onyango says in a media statement released on Sunday June 29, 2025.
He adds; “Using CCTV footage, police tracked and intercepted the suspects in various areas. The arrested individuals are currently being held at CPS Kampala and Wandegeya Police Station. Victims have recorded statements, and the case file is being prepared for court.”
The registered cases which police are investigating, Onyango says they include; simple robberies and assault.
“Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects involved in additional incidents. One suspect was injured while trying to flee and is receiving treatment. Police urge anyone who was victimized but hasn’t reported to the police to come forward immediately.”
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