Police Recover AK-47 Rifle, Arrest Suspect in Busega Robbery

[Archival Sense]

Police have recovered an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Busega, Kampala, and arrested a suspect linked to a series of alleged robberies.

The operation was conducted at about 7pm on October 19, 2026, in Kitaka Cell, Busega Ward, Rubaga Division, according to police.

The suspect, identified as Atuzarirwe David, is being investigated over his alleged involvement in robberies within Kampala Metropolitan and other parts of the country.

Police said the suspect reportedly confessed to participating in an armed robbery in Rubirizi District.

Investigators are continuing to question him to establish whether he was involved in other robbery and murder cases in Kampala Metropolitan and beyond.

The recovered exhibits include one AK-47 rifle, three magazines and live ammunition.

Police said investigations are ongoing.

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