The police Crime Intelligence and Flying Squad have raided several gyms in the Kampala Metropolitan area and arrested multiple suspects who they say are involved in the recent ‘flying kicks’ attacks intended to incapacitate innocent Ugandans before robbing them.
According to Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, most of the suspects draw inspiration from movies and use private boxing gyms in various suburbs to perfect their Kung Fu skills. Enanga further revealed that of the 30 suspects who have been arrested, the majority are juveniles between the ages of 12 and 18.
These individuals are not yet adults according to the law, and when arrested and taken to court, they are remanded to juvenile homes and not prison.He also said that a few of the arrested suspects are ex-convicts.Recently, there have been several ‘flying kick’ attacks captured on CCTV.
One occurred along Wavamuno Road in Munyonyo, where an Ethiopian national who was walking was kicked before being robbed. The most recent incident was captured along Ben Kiwanuka Street.
The victim was kicked and robbed of Shs450k among other valuables. Three suspects were arrested, and on Monday, they were taken back to recreate the scene.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police a few days ago apprehended another suspect in connection to the aggravated robbery incident involving Mr. Mugisha Tomson, aged 40, which was captured on CCTV.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan Police stated that the third suspect identified as Derrick also known as Musota, was arrested on May 24, 2024, around Nakivubo Channel in the city center.
“It is alleged that Mugisa is the individual who delivered the kick that incapacitated Mr. Tomson and continued to assault him until he was unconscious. Mugisa has confessed to both the act of kicking and the robbery,” Owoyesigyire stated.
He further revealed that Mugisa Derrick joins two other suspects already in custody: Senyonjo Peter, also known as Kakima, and Nuur Lweyama, also known as Mu TZ (Tanzania). The trio has admitted to acting under the command of another individual, for whom efforts are intensifying to bring to justice.
He emphasized that these suspects will be processed and presented in court as soon as investigations are complete.
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