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Oct 6th, 2025

Four suspects arrested over murder, robbery in Kabale

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Kabale

Police in Kabale District have arrested four suspects believed to be behind a series of violent robberies that left one person dead and several others injured. According to police, the group was involved in the Tuesday night killing of a security guard (askari) and the critical injury of Ms. Loyce Kanyoro near Albertine Hotel in Kabale Municipality. The attackers allegedly stole several items before proceeding to raid the home of Mr. Sunday Kenneth in Nyabikoni, where they stole his Toyota Noah, registration number UBP 471V, which was later abandoned at Mwanjari after being used to transport stolen property.

The same gang also reportedly broke into two rented rooms at Kamatojo Cell in Mwanjari Ward, Southern Division, where they attacked and injured Mr. Vian Ngororano, 32, a staff member of the Kabale High Court. However, Ngororano bravely fought back, disarmed one of the suspects of a panga, and injured him, forcing the gang to flee. Police say all the incidents occurred between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on October 1, 2025. 
The arrests come amid growing public concern over a surge in violent robberies in Kabale Municipality. Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and continue cooperating with security agencies to maintain law and order.

Suspects Identified

Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate identified the suspects as:

  1. Arinda Smith (25), a resident of Kigoro Village, Kitoma Parish, Rubaya Sub-county, Kabale District.
    He was arrested at Goro Trading Centre, near Katonga River in Mpigi District after taking a suspected stolen phone for charging at a local shop. His suspicious conduct led to his arrest.
    A search of his residence recovered the ignition key of Kenneth’s Toyota Noah, Kenneth’s shoes and iPhone, a Tecno smartphone belonging to the slain askari, a baby tablet, and an Itel phone belonging to Loyce Kanyoro.
  2. Akandwanaho Kennedy, arrested in Mbarara.
  3. Arinda Owen alias Shakido, a resident of Bushuro Village, Kitumba Sub-county, Kabale District, from whom police recovered a TV and other items stolen from the Albertine Hotel victims.
  4. Asasira Mark (24), who sustained injuries during one of the attacks. He was arrested from his hideout in Mbarara, where several stolen items were also recovered. Police say he hails from Nyakiharo Cell, Mwanjari Ward, Kabale Municipality.

Police Speak Out

ASP Maate commended the joint efforts of community members and police teams from Mpigi, Mbarara, and Kabale, which led to the successful arrests. 
“The territorial police in Kabale, with the support of Kayabwe Police in Mpigi and our colleagues in Mbarara, worked closely with community members to apprehend these notorious suspects. This cooperation is commendable and shows that together, we can wipe out criminality from our communities,” Maate said. 
He added that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other associates of the gang whose identities are already known. “Upon completion of inquiries, the suspects will face charges including murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and theft of a motor vehicle, among others,” Maate revealed.

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Published By | DICKENS TIHARIHONDIJO

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