Police at Old Kampala have arrested eight suspects in connection with a viral social media video in which a group of individuals allegedly boast about carrying out violent attacks against members of the public.
In the video, about six individuals are seen allegedly praising themselves for attacking several people, claiming to have broken victims’ jaws and teeth.
The suspects also allegedly demand that dentists share with them money earned from treating victims of the attacks, while threatening to attack medical practitioners who fail to comply.
Following intelligence-led investigations, police conducted an operation on September 8, 2026, at Gojo Gym in Namungona, Lubya Parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala District, where eight suspects were apprehended.
Police said four of those arrested are allegedly seen in the viral video.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly use the gym, purportedly for boxing training, as a meeting point and are suspected of involvement in a range of violent criminal activities.
These allegedly include robberies, housebreaking, theft, phone snatching, use of deadly weapons and unlawful possession of narcotic substances.
The suspects arrested have been identified as Matiti Mohammed, also known as Beast-Commander; Nurudin Kasule, also known as 2 I/C; Umar Mubiru; Lukooya Adams; Kiyimba Martin; Alinda Yosam Junior; Walumu James; and Elvis Simanya.
Police said the last four suspects were found at the gym, with some allegedly in possession of suspected narcotic substances.
The suspects are currently in police custody pending court proceedings.
Police said efforts are continuing to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly appearing in the viral video and to establish their possible involvement in the reported criminal activities.
Members of the public have been urged to provide police with any information that could help identify other suspects or victims linked to the alleged attacks.
Police said such information will assist in advancing investigations and bringing all those responsible to account.
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