Ugandan-Kenyan crime gang arrested in Nairobi during a multi-agency operation targeting cross-border violence. Kenyan police captured three Ugandan nationals and one Kenyan suspect who had allegedly participated in a series of armed robberies across Uganda and Kenya.
Investigators believe the gang had terrorized residents in Uganda’s Busia District before fleeing into Kenya to evade arrest. However, Kenya’s Directorate of Crime Intelligence, working with Ugandan authorities, launched a tactical sweep that tracked the suspects to Nairobi. The raid, coordinated at Pangani Police Station, led to the seizure of high-powered firearms, including an AK-47 rifle and two pistols.
Police identified the suspects as Sifoli Sam, Musa Mohamed, and Alex Ogomba—all Ugandan nationals—and Clinton Wafula, a Kenyan citizen. Officers located them in separate Nairobi neighborhoods: Saika in Kayole, Dandora in Kamukunji, Huruma in Starehe, and Pumwani.
Sifoli Sam guided officers to his rental home in Saika. There, police recovered a Falcon pistol loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition. Alex Ogomba, on the other hand, directed officers to his house in Dandora, where they discovered an AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of live ammunition hidden beneath a sofa and inside a pillowcase.
Meanwhile, law enforcement caught Clinton Wafula in Pumwani. He reportedly organized several robberies and carried a Palleberum FEG pistol tucked under his waistband. Police suspect Wafula planned attacks in Eastleigh, Pangani, and several towns in western Kenya, including Kisumu and Busia.
Ugandan police have linked the same gang to a recent spike in armed robberies across Busia, Tororo, and nearby districts. Two months ago, these incidents triggered an increase in patrols and crackdowns on criminal activity at the border.
Busia District Police Commander Alice Kuka confirmed that regional law enforcement had shared intelligence throughout the operation. She added that both Ugandan and Kenyan teams have already detained several suspects. Their close collaboration has strengthened efforts to stop criminal activity along the border.
Kuka also praised the growing partnership between the two countries. She emphasized that trust and consistent communication have helped reduce violent cross-border incidents. According to her, more arrests could follow as investigations progress.
Officers also impounded a black Bajaj motorcycle during the Nairobi operation. Witnesses had reported seeing a similar vehicle at several robbery scenes in Matayos, Kenya, and Busia town in Uganda. Investigators now believe the gang used it to flee crime scenes and escape across the border.
The successful raid disrupted what police described as a well-organized group that had been targeting innocent residents in two countries. Thanks to the joint efforts, the Ugandan-Kenyan crime gang arrested now faces prosecution in both jurisdictions.
Authorities continue gathering evidence to dismantle any other cells associated with this network. They also plan to intensify surveillance and patrols along known escape routes. As operations continue, residents in border towns can expect tighter security and faster police response.
