Kwania, Uganda | Police in Kwania District have arrested 12 suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal gangs accused of assaulting and robbing residents in Aduku Sub-county.
The operation was conducted on October 5, 2025, at about 8:00 a.m. following a surge in complaints from the public about night attacks, robberies, and cases of housebreaking.
It was commanded by the District Police Commander as part of efforts to restore security in the area.
Those arrested have been identified as Waca Abel (19), Otucu George (17), Ogang Zadock (19), Okullo Isaac (16), Ogwal Sam (17), Okabo Innocent (19), Omoka Augustine (17), Angweo Jonathan (17), Ocen Amos (15), Ogwang Paul (16), Ogwal Hendry (17), and Wacha Fred (32).
Police said several suspected stolen items and sharp tools believed to have been used to injure victims were recovered during the operation.
All suspects are being detained at Kwania Central Police Station as investigations continue.
Their statements are being recorded and will be submitted to the Resident State Attorney for legal review and possible prosecution.
North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, said the operation was in response to persistent reports of violent robberies and assaults within local trading centers.
He noted that intelligence-led deployments have proven effective in identifying criminal elements and restoring calm in several parts of the region.
He urged residents and local leaders to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely information about criminal activity in their communities.
Police have since increased surveillance and patrols in the district as part of an ongoing campaign to curb rising incidents of street crime and night robberies.