Police at Kira Road Police Station are holding three suspects in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5th June 2026.
The suspects have been identified as Ssebagala Noordin, Ayebazibwe Roden, and Namukose Juliet.
According to preliminary police investigations, Gongodyo was allegedly attacked by an angry mob after members of the public accused him of snatching a woman’s handbag.
The victim sustained serious injuries during the assault and was later pronounced dead.
Police have condemned acts of mob justice and urged members of the public to always hand over suspects to law enforcement authorities instead of taking the law into their own hands.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing as detectives work to establish the exact sequence of events and determine the responsibility of those involved.
The three suspects remain in police custody pending further inquiries.
