Security agencies have made progress in the investigation into the murder of Agnes Nantongo, which occurred on September 28, 2024, along the Northern Bypass in Kireka, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.
The prime suspect, Edward Kaweesa, along with his accomplices Jimmy Serunjoji, Robert Mwanje, Ali Muteesa, Juma Busulwa, and Pius Mugambe were arrested on October 21, 2024, at Dube Parking Yard after an analysis of Kaweesa’s call data led investigators to their location.
Kaweesa attempted to escape during the arrest but sustained a leg injury. Two motorcycles (UFQ 934K and UFB 788Z) and 174 SIM cards from various networks were seized, which are believed to be connected to his robbery and murder victims.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Publicist SSP Patrick Onyango stated, “The SIM cards are believed to be linked to his robbery and murder victims.”
As the investigation unfolds, two additional suspects were earlier taken into custody. One suspect, Brian Mungu, was found sleeping under a nearby flyover.
Although Mungu initially denied involvement, he later directed police to another suspect, identified only as Mucunguzi, who had purchased plastic bottles from Mungu two weeks prior to the murder.
Mucunguzi, however, denied any involvement beyond the sale of the plastic bottles.
“There are inconsistencies in their stories, and detectives are retracing Mungu’s steps to verify his whereabouts on the night of the murder,” said Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy to Onyango.
