Uganda Police has arrested three alleged machete-wielding suspects terrorising areas of Gangu, Kabuuma, Kibiri, Busabala and Katwe Division.
Five victims confronted by a group of suspects armed with pangas, were allegedly tied and threatened before stealing their property and cutting some causing bodily injuries on the 28th and 29th March 2018.
Before the attack, one woman who was cut several times and left almost dead received leaflets reading “today is yours expect us anytime.”
Her family rushed her to hospital and she is steadily recovering.
Police says with the help and cooperation of the community members, a thorough investigation was carried out and fingerprints lifted from the scene revealed some of the suspect’s identities.
They were traced, arrested and upon search, items including pangas, clothes, bed sheets soiled with fresh blood and sim cards belonging to one of the victims were recovered from their houses.
The suspects have been positively identified and a full confession in form of statements obtained from the victims.
The suspects identified as Farouk Keya alias Benja Mosh, Steven Muwanga alias Doobozi and Benja Musisi alias Mandwa have been charged with aggravated robbery on case file number 23/30/03/2018.
