KAMPALA, UGANDA -MAY 12, 2025: Uganda Police on Friday conducted a sting operation in areas of Kasangati Wakiso, that resulted into recovery of a gun and arrest of suspected criminals who allegedly have been involved in robberies and terrorizing residents in Metropolitan Kampala.
The joint operation started On May 9, 2025, at around 10:00 p.m., when Police in Kasangati conducted a swoop in Bulamu Cell, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, that led to the arrest of Imanantireganya Alfadudu, also known as “Congolese.”
According to the Police PRO, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, Alfadudu is suspected of involvement in a series of aggravated robberies and murders across the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area, Busoga East, Busoga North, Elgon region, Ssezibwa, and surrounding areas.
During interrogation by security team, Alfadudu disclosed that he and his associates-identified as Mozy, Mapengo, and others-carried out robberies using a SAR rifle. He further revealed that the weapon was typically hidden at the residence of Ivulungo Bumali in Girigiri Village, Maina Parish, Mpungwe Subcounty, Mayuge District, after their criminal activities.
“Following this information, a joint team of police and sister security agencies proceeded to Mayuge District, where they recovered the SAR rifle from Ivulungo’s house in Girigiri Village. Additional items seized included two hammers, a knife, and jackets. Ivulungo and his wife were taken into custody to assist with ongoing investigations.” Kituuma stated on Monday 12 May 2025.
“Preliminary findings suggest that the recovered rifle was originally stolen during a robbery in Mukono in October 2024.” He added.