KAMPALA.Police in Kampala have launched started hunting a gang of thugs who ambushed and robbed two people at the Nsambya traffic lights along Ggaba Road.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on May 6, 2026, at around 11:30am., has sparked widespread public outrage after graphic video footage of the daylight attack resurfaced and went viral on social media on Tuesday, June 9.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, the victims were intercepted shortly after withdrawing an undisclosed amount of cash from a local forex bureau.
“The incident involved a group of assailants who attacked two victims before robbing them of cash. Upon receiving the initial report, police immediately commenced investigations,” Owoyesigyire said.
He added that detectives from the Kabalagala Police Division have already visited and documented the crime scene, recorded statements from eyewitnesses, and retrieved crucial CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
“Efforts to identify, trace, and apprehend all the suspects involved are ongoing. We wish to reassure the public that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Mr Owoyesigyire added, urging anyone with information to report to the nearest police station.
The Nsambya incident highlights a worrying trend of brazen, daylight attacks targeting individuals carrying large sums of money in the capital.