Police in Kampala arrested two men for stealing $25,000 cash and a small bag from a Congolese woman. Kalema Samuel, age 21, and Mwima Asumani, age 26, both motorcycle taxi drivers, attacked Justin Katungo from Makindye at Senana supermarket junction on March 10, 2025. The pair kicked Ms. Katungo during the attack before running away toward Wandegeya on Buganda Road with help from friends on five motorcycles.
Patrick Onyango from Kampala Metropolitan Police discussed the arrests on Friday. He said police caught the suspects in Kyanja using tracking methods. Both men are currently in jail at Central Police Station Kampala. When questioned, they admitted they did it. Police found items from the robbery when they arrested the suspects. Kalema comes from the Kawempe area, and Mwima lives in Kasangati. The court will see them next week on serious robbery charges.
Patrick Onyango from Kampala Metropolitan Police discussed the arrests on Friday. He said police caught the suspects in Kyanja using tracking methods. Both men are currently in jail at Central Police Station Kampala. When questioned, they admitted they did it. Police found items from the robbery when they arrested the suspects. Kalema comes from the Kawempe area, and Mwima lives in Kasangati. The court will see them next week on serious robbery charges.
