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The Crime Intelligence Unit and the Flying Squad Unit of Kampala Metropolitan Police have swooped in and arrested four members of a taxi crime gang. These crafty criminals have been masquerading as taxi operators, targeting women traveling to and from work. Their method? Lure unsuspecting passengers, then strangle and suffocate them with polythene bags, steal their valuables, and dump the bodies in Kajjansi Town Council.
The final act in this grim drama involved Nangobi Sandra, whose disappearance on May 15, 2024, was reported by her worried mother. Sandra left home at 5 AM but never reached her workplace in Makindye. Her phone was switched off, and her whereabouts remained a mystery.
With substantial evidence linking the gang to these heinous crimes, the police have DNA samples from the victims and the taxis, confirming their involvement. The public is now being urged to be cautious when boarding taxis, especially those not from official stages and those with all-male occupants. Moving in groups is highly recommended to avoid becoming the next tragic chapter in this dark tale.
We can only applaud the joint efforts of the Crime Intelligence Unit, Flying Squad, CID, and Field Force Unit as the investigation continues. Their determination has brought some measure of justice in this violent case. The hunt for the remaining members of the taxi crime gang goes on, ensuring that Ugandan streets might just become a bit safer.