Police, working jointly with sister security agencies, arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of two children from Bujowali Zone, Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District on Thursday.
According to the Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the first two suspects include Odongo Richard and Derick Nkuruziza, from whom a firearm, suspected to have been used in the commission of criminal activities, was recovered.
“The joint security team has also arrested Kasaija Dan, alleged to be the overall commander of the group and to have been receiving and withdrawing ransom money in Kampala” he said.
Kituuma noted that the case arose on September 7th at about 7:00 p.m., when two armed masked men allegedly attacked the home of Mr Mugabanya in Bujowali Zone while he was away, as the children were reportedly watching television under the care of domestic workers at the time.
“The assailants allegedly injured the domestic workers as they raised alarm, confined them in a bedroom, and fled with two of the children. The kidnappers later allegedly demanded a ransom of UGX 100 million” he said.
Kituuma noted that a case of kidnapping was registered, prompting joint security teams to commence investigations and the tracking of the suspects.
“On September 17th, the two children were recovered from Malindi Village, Wakisi Sub-county, Buikwe District, and are safe” he said.
Kituuma further revealed that the trio is also being investigated over their alleged involvement in previous kidnappings, including the kidnapping of a female school director in Njeru Municipality in May 2026.
He noted that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend any other accomplices.
