Kampala-Police has confirmed the arrest of a total of eight suspects accused of participating in mob action against Rugby player Sydney Gongodyo. Earlier on Police had three suspects in its custody.
“Five additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026.” Remarked Recheal Kawala, Police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan
This brings the total number of suspects in custody to eight (8) as investigations into the alleged mob killing continue.
The suspects who are in Police custody are; Sebagala Noordin, Ayebazibwe Roden, Namukose Juliet, Mondoni Elly, Twinomujuni Herbert.
Others are; Katsigazi Perigrino, Tayebwa Darlious and Tugume Hannington.
Police has assured the Public that efforts are ongoing to identify, trace, and apprehend other individuals believed to have participated in the incident.
