Kampala Robbery Suspect ‘Upper Kick’ Musota Arrested

Summary:

• Kampala police have arrested Mugisa Derrick, aka Musota, for the brutal assault and robbery of Tomson Mugisha, captured on CCTV. Mugisa, who delivered the incapacitating ‘upper kick,’ was arrested near Nakivubo Channel. He and two other suspects confessed to the crime, revealing they acted under another individual’s direction.

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KAMPALA, (Examiner) – The Kampala Central Police Station (CPS) has apprehended Mugisa Derrick, also known as Musota, the third suspect in connection with the aggravated robbery and assault of Tomson Mugisha, aged 40. This incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked widespread concern.

Mugisa, allegedly the individual who delivered the brutal ‘upper kick’ that incapacitated Tomson, was arrested on Friday near Nakivubo Channel in the city center. The assault, which occurred around 8 PM on May 22, 2024, on Ben Kiwanuka Street, left Tomson unconscious and resulted in the theft of Shs 450,000, a bag containing important documents, keys, and a container.

The attack was vividly captured by CCTV cameras, showing Tomson, a Kyebando resident, being viciously assaulted by unidentified assailants. The footage quickly went viral on social media, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

Deputy spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan Police, Luke Owoyesigyire, stated, “Mugisa has confessed to both the act of kicking and the robbery.” He added that Mugisa joins two other suspects already in custody: Senyonjo Peter, also known as Kakima, and Nuur Lweyama, also known as Mu TZ (Tanzania). The trio admitted to acting under the direction of another individual, who police are actively seeking.

The suspects will be processed and presented in court once the investigation is complete.

A wave of robberies has alarmed residents in the Kampala Metropolitan area. Police records indicate that theft, break-ins, and robberies remain high, with theft cases rising from 61,508 in 2022 to 65,901 in 2023.