Four men have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of Sydney Gyabi Gongodyo, as police intensify efforts to track down additional suspects believed to have participated in the fatal attack.
The accused are Obed Mugwisa, 39, a boda boda rider from Nsimbiziwome Zone in Nakawa Division; Elly Mundoni, 33, a delivery agent attached to Medicinal Pharmacy and resident of Luzira Port Bell Road; Joseph Owino, 30, a private security guard from Bukoto; and Henry Kabugo, 21, a boda boda rider from Bukoto Old Kira Zone.
According to a charge sheet sanctioned at Kira Road Police Station under CRB 619/2026, the quartet has been charged with murder contrary to Sections 171 and 172 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 128.
Prosecution alleges that on 5th June 2026, at Upper Naguru East Road in Kampala District, the accused, acting together with others still at large and with malice aforethought, unlawfully caused the death of Gongodyo.
“The accused persons, together with others still at large, are alleged to have unlawfully caused the death of Sydney Gyabi Gongodyo on June 5, 2026, at Upper Naguru East Road,” a source familiar with the investigations said.
The charges mark a significant development in a case that has attracted widespread public attention and renewed concerns over mob violence and vigilante justice.
Police said inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the killing are ongoing and that investigators are pursuing other individuals suspected to have played a role in the incident.
“We remain committed to ensuring that all individuals connected to this crime are identified, arrested, and brought before the courts of law,” the source added.
Under Ugandan law, murder is a capital offence and carries severe penalties upon conviction. The accused are expected to appear before court as prosecutors prepare to present evidence supporting the murder charges.
The killing has triggered public debate about the growing incidence of mob violence and the dangers of citizens taking the law into their own hands.
Security agencies have repeatedly cautioned the public against assaulting suspected offenders, stressing that suspects should be handed over to law enforcement authorities for investigation and prosecution through the courts.
The circumstances surrounding Gongodyo’s death have not been fully detailed in public, but the case has become a flashpoint for discussions about vigilantism in Kampala and other urban centres.
Police say investigations remain active and further arrests are likely as detectives continue to piece together the events leading to Gongodyo’s death.
The four accused remain in custody, pending their next court appearance. Prosecutors are expected to present evidence linking them to the attack, including witness testimony and forensic findings.
For now, the case serves as a test of the justice system’s ability to handle high-profile violent crimes and send a clear message about the consequences of mob action.