Police Arrests 14, impounds 45 motorcycles over attacks on Boda boda 2010 offices

Police has arrested at least 14 people and impounded 45 motorcycles in connection to the attacks on the offices of Boda boda 2010 offices in different parts of Kampala and Wakiso Districts.

Boda boda riders from rival factions raided the offices of Boda boda 2010 in Wakaliga, Katwe, Makindye, Natete, Nsangi and Kyengera among others this morning and destroyed property.

They were celebrating the arrest of Abudallah Kitatta, the chairman Boda boda 2010, his brother Huzair Kiwalabye and 26 others for their alleged involvement in the kidnap and killing of Francis Ekalungar, the former accountant of Case Clinic on January 02, 2018.

Police spokesperson, Emillian Kayima, says they were able to pick up 14 suspects and impounded 45 motorcycles in connection to the attacks. According to Kayima, the attackers abandoned their motorbikes while running away from being arrested.

Prior to the arrests, rival boda boda riders accused Kitatta and his team of mistreatment and torture.