Police in Nsangi have arrested three suspects in connection with a robbery and alleged rape of two women at Bujjasi Cell, Maya Ward, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4am on August 14, 2026, when three men allegedly broke into a saloon where female occupants were sleeping.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, the suspects robbed the victims of mobile phones and cash before allegedly sexually assaulting two of them multiple times.
Police launched investigations immediately after the incident and obtained leads that enabled detectives to identify and arrest three suspects.
On August 17, police conducted an identification parade in accordance with the law. During the exercise, two victims reportedly identified one of the suspects, Kato Enock.
The three suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue, according to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police.
Investigators are conducting further inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether other people were involved.
Police said the suspects will be taken to court upon completion of investigations and in accordance with the law.
The force commended the victims for cooperating with investigators and urged members of the public to promptly report criminal incidents and provide information that could assist in investigations.
The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court.
