The Police at Old Kampala have arrested eight suspects allegedly behind a viral video circulating on social media, in which a group of about six individuals are seen praising themselves for carrying out attacks on members of the public.
In the video, the suspects allegedly claim to have attacked several victims, breaking their jaws and teeth.
They further allegedly demand that dentists share with them money earned from treating victims of the attacks, and threaten to attack medical practitioners who fail to comply.
According to the kampala metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Racheal, the group was arrested on September 8th, following an intelligence-led operation at Gojo Gym in Namungona, Lubya Parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala District.
She noted that four of the suspects are allegedly seen in the viral video.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly use the gym, under the guise of training in boxing, as a meeting point and are suspected of involvement in violent criminal activities, including robberies, housebreaking, theft, phone snatching, use of deadly weapons and unlawful possession of narcotic substances” she said.
The suspects arrested include; Matiti Mohammed, alias Beast-commander, Nurudin Kasule, alias 2 I/C, Umar Mubiru, Lukooya Adams, Kiyimba Martin, Alinda Yosam Junior, Walumu James and Elvis Simanya.
“The last four suspects were reportedly found at the gym, with some allegedly found in possession of suspected narcotic substances” she said.
Kawala noted that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly seen in the viral video and establish their possible involvement in the reported criminal activities.
“The suspects are currently in police custody pending court proceedings” she said.
