3 killed , 2 injured in Kazo attack as police arrest 3 suspects

KAZO, UGANDA — Police in Kazo District have arrested three suspects in connection with an attack in which three people were killed and two others seriously injured during a suspected aggravated robbery at Kagasha 1 Cell, Nkungu Parish, Nkungu Sub-county.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 25, 2026, leaving 47-year-old Ntegyerize Afusa and two juveniles, Tumuramye Sudais, 14, and Nuwandinda Asifa, 11, dead.

The two survivors, Nagasha Zulaika, 16, a pupil, and Nuwahereza Aramazani, 13, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a health facility, where they are receiving treatment.

According to preliminary investigations, the attack was motivated by information that Afusa had received about Shs1.5 million, which was reportedly kept in her room.

Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, SP Samson Kasasira, said the victims were attacked after the assailants allegedly gained access to the house through a back door that had not been properly secured.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the assailants were acting on information that the deceased had received approximately UGX 1.5 million, which was reportedly kept in her room,” Kasasira said.

He said the attackers allegedly used a hammer, panga and walking stick during the assault before taking the money.

The incident was reported to the Officer in Charge of Nkungu Police Station at about 8:00am by Nuwahereza Abdul Ratifu, who said he had gone to his mother’s home to pick up his tricycle, commonly known as a tuk-tuk, before heading to work.

Upon arrival, Ratifu reportedly found the house open and discovered his mother, brother and sister lying in pools of blood.

He also found the two injured children in another bedroom and rushed them to a health facility before reporting the matter to police.

Police opened a case file at Kazo Central Police Station under Kazo CRB 690/2026 and commenced investigations.

A sniffer dog deployed to the scene reportedly picked up a scent that led detectives to Nuwamanya Christopher, who was arrested.

His arrest subsequently led to the apprehension of two alleged accomplices, identified as Nuwamanya Micheal and Asiimwe Abel.

Police have also searched the suspects’ residences and recovered a number of valuable exhibits believed to be connected to the incident.

Kasasira said the recovered exhibits are being secured for submission to forensic experts for further examination and analysis.

“The suspects are currently in Police custody as investigations continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and the respective roles of all those involved,” Kasasira said.

Police said inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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