10 arrested over coordinated attacks
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating a series of coordinated night attacks that left ten people assaulted and robbed of their mobile phones and money on the night of October 9, 2025.
The incidents occurred in the Katungu Cell, Bwegiragye and Ibaare areas within Ishaka Division. Victims, some of whom sustained injuries, are currently receiving treatment at Kampala International University (KIU) Teaching Hospital in Ishaka.
According to SP Apollo Tayebwa, the acting police spokesperson for the Greater Bushenyi Police region, the police responded promptly to reports of the attacks. Preliminary investigations suggest that the affected areas lacked street lighting and CCTV surveillance, factors believed to have facilitated the attackers’ activities.
Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible. In response, authorities have intensified intelligence-led patrols and are working with relevant agencies to install CCTV cameras and security lighting in the vulnerable areas.
The police have assured the public that they will continue to update the community as investigations unfold and efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
