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Video: Police net notorious phone snatchers in Wandegeya

KAMPALA: The police have arrested several phone snatchers who have been terrorizing passengers and other motorists in areas of Wandegeya. Luke Owoyesigyire, the KMP deputy spokesperson, said they were aided by CCTV cameras to identify, locate and arrests the thugs. Below is the police's full statement: In response to escalating concerns voiced by the public regarding the surge in phone snatching incidents within Lower Nsooba, Upper Nsooba, UEB, Kagugube, and surrounding areas, the Wandegeya Police have undertaken a series of targeted operations against criminal gangs operating in these regions. As a result, seven suspects have been apprehended, with some captured in the act by CCTV cameras while snatching phones from unsuspecting motorists. Notable among those arrested are Ogema Rickson alias Ricky, operating around Shell Mulago and Mawanda, Kakooza Mike alias Aidari (16 years old), Kigozi Marvin (22 years old), Ssekyanzi […]