MASAKA, UGANDA — Greater Masaka police have arrested 12 individuals suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of a 7-year-old pupil from Dimo Landing Site, Masaka District. The abduction occurred on March 21, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM.
According to police reports, the victim was abducted by two men riding a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle while en route to school.
Subsequently, the kidnappers contacted the child’s family, demanding a ransom of UGX 200,000 (Aproximately $54 USD), which was promptly paid. However, the kidnappers ceased communication following the initial payment.
The family then sought assistance from the police, who devised a plan to lure the kidnappers into a trap, offering a larger ransom of UGX 5 million (Aproximately $1,364 USD) in exchange for the child’s safe return.
The kidnappers arranged for the child to be delivered to the mother via taxi. However, police successfully intercepted and apprehended the suspects as they were dropping off the child at GAZ Petrol Station in Kalisizo District.
The arrested individuals include:
- Lutaya Nelson (motorcycle rider)
- Maria Gorrete Nambajjo (accomplice)
- Namugamba Prossy (sister to the prime suspect)
- Namukwaya Rosemary (mother to the prime suspect)
- Serugo Matia (brother to the prime suspect)
- Kasumba Yuda (father to the prime suspect)
- Sikyomu Tonny (friend to the prime suspect)
- Yawe Robert (friend to the prime suspect)
- Kiwendo Paul (accomplice)
- Hussein Muhammad (accomplice)
- Masereka Dennis (taxi driver)
- Wamala Emma (taxi conductor)
Police have also identified Tusibira Pius as a prime suspect who remains at large.
