Police Arrest 22 Suspects Over Alleged Shs100m Robbery Racket in Kamuli

What the report says

Police in Kamuli District have arrested 22 suspects in an investigation into an alleged robbery racket based in Buwagi Village, Nawantumbi Parish, Nawanyago Sub-county. According to the Nile Post report, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation carried out around 3am on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after officers received information about a group suspected of repeatedly targeting people in the area.

Investigators say the case is linked to a reported theft of Shs100 million registered at Kamuli Central Police Station on July 7, 2026. Police believe victims were drawn to Buwagi from places including Masaka, Jinja and other nearby districts through what appeared to be foreign-currency exchange opportunities. The alleged method involved elderly women approaching targets with dollars, building trust through small exchanges, then directing them to travel to Buwagi to buy more foreign currency at a favorable rate.

Police say victims were allegedly intercepted before reaching the intended home, attacked and robbed of money and other valuables. Busoga North police spokesperson Samson Lubega said officers are checking whether the reported incidents are connected and are trying to establish the wider structure of the suspected network. The article also notes that the alleged gang leader, Sowedi Egumbye, was shot dead in July 2025, but police suspect other associates may still be active.

The 22 suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, and police have urged the public to report suspicious financial offers and possible victims of similar schemes. The case highlights how confidence tricks can be used to support violent robberies and why police are warning residents to verify unusually profitable currency deals.