# Kampala criminal gang investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kampala-criminal-gang-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-18T08:08:48.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Police in Kampala arrested eight individuals following the circulation of a viral social media video. The footage allegedly showed a group of men boasting about committing violent attacks that caused injuries such as broken jaws and teeth. 

Authorities stated the group also allegedly demanded money from dentists treating their victims and threatened medical practitioners. Investigators believe the suspects used a gym in the Namungona area as a meeting point for criminal activities, including robbery, theft, and the unlawful possession of narcotics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Kampala police investigate viral video of man punching boy

Kampala police are investigating a viral video showing a man punching a boy on a residential street near Kibuli Mosque.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kampala-police-investigate-viral-video-of-man-punching-boy

### 2026-09-09: Kampala police arrest eight over viral violent attack video

Eight suspects were arrested in Kampala after a viral video showed men allegedly boasting about violent attacks and demanding money from dentists treating their victims.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kampala-police-arrest-eight-over-viral-violent-attack-video

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