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SC Villa captain David Owori attacked and robbed in Makindye, Kampala; dies next day; police arrest suspects

Violence & Conflict Official claim Kampala 4 Aug 2026 Severity: 4/5

SC Villa captain David Owori was hit on the head and robbed by a gang in Makindye Division, Kampala, and died in Case Hospital the following day, the Daily Monitor reports. Police sources say six of 10 key suspects were later arrested after his stolen phone was traced, and that some admitted taking part; an official police statement of 8 August confirmed two arrests.

Official claim: These are the figures given by Uganda Police Force (senior officers and police sources); they could not be checked independently.

Numbers

1 killed · 6 arrested or detained

Sources

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