Police Arrest Eight Over Viral Video Linked to Alleged Violent Gang

[Archival Sense]

Police have arrested eight suspects in Kampala following investigations into a viral social media video in which a group of men allegedly boast about attacking members of the public and inflicting serious injuries on their victims.

The video, which has circulated widely on social media, reportedly shows about six individuals claiming responsibility for a series of attacks in which victims were allegedly beaten and left with broken jaws and teeth.

The suspects also allegedly demand a share of the money earned by dentists treating their victims and threaten to attack medical practitioners who refuse to comply.

The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on September 8, 2026, at Gojo Gym in Namungona, Lubya Parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala District.

Police arrested eight people during the operation, four of whom are allegedly seen in the viral video.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the group may have been using the gym, ostensibly as a boxing training facility, as a meeting point while engaging in violent criminal activities.

Police suspect the group of involvement in a range of offences, including robbery, housebreaking, theft, phone snatching, the use of deadly weapons and unlawful possession of narcotic substances.

Those arrested include Matiti Mohammed, also known as Beast-Commander; Nurudin Kasule, alias 2 I/C; Umar Mubiru; Lukooya Adams; Kiyimba Martin; Alinda Yosam Junior; Walumu James; and Elvis Simanya.

Police said the last four suspects were found at the gym during the operation, with some allegedly found in possession of substances suspected to be narcotics.

The suspects remain in police custody as investigators prepare to take them through court proceedings.

Meanwhile, police investigations are continuing to identify other individuals allegedly featured in the video and establish whether they were involved in the reported attacks and other criminal activities.

Authorities have also appealed to members of the public with information about the suspects or people who may have fallen victim to the alleged attacks to come forward and assist investigators.

The arrests come amid continued police efforts to dismantle criminal groups operating under the cover of seemingly legitimate activities and meeting places in Kampala.