Police arrested a man they say robbed people around busy areas of Kampala. Officers caught 35-year-old Gideon Matwa after he stole phones from John Iraphasa near the fish ponds in Kazinga Zone. The victim chased Matwa until the suspect jumped into a stream, trying to escape. Police officers with army soldiers worked together to capture him.
The stolen phones, worth 1.5 million shillings, were found with Matwa. He admitted to other robberies along Northern Bypass, Lower Kazinga, and Metroplex in Nalya. Police spokesperson SSP Onyango said they had been looking for this suspect for some time. Matwa already had previous charges for breaking into homes and stealing in the Lower Kazinga area.
Matwa lives in the Kazinga Zone of Kiwatule Parish. He currently stays at Kiwatule Police Station, waiting for his court appearance. Police continue investigating to find out if he committed more crimes they should know about. The arrest happened one day after the robbery that took place on April 15.
The stolen phones, worth 1.5 million shillings, were found with Matwa. He admitted to other robberies along Northern Bypass, Lower Kazinga, and Metroplex in Nalya. Police spokesperson SSP Onyango said they had been looking for this suspect for some time. Matwa already had previous charges for breaking into homes and stealing in the Lower Kazinga area.
Matwa lives in the Kazinga Zone of Kiwatule Parish. He currently stays at Kiwatule Police Station, waiting for his court appearance. Police continue investigating to find out if he committed more crimes they should know about. The arrest happened one day after the robbery that took place on April 15.
