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Police arrest two suspected panga robbers in Kawempe, Kampala

Violence & Conflict Official claim Kampala 21 Apr 2026 Severity: 2/5

Police intercepted two suspects in Kawempe on April 21, reportedly carrying pangas, housebreaking tools and phones believed to be stolen. Police said the pair had broken into homes and attacked residents with pangas.

Official claim: These are the figures given by Uganda Police Force; they could not be checked independently.

Numbers

2 arrested or detained

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