By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The Centre for Investigative Journalism in UgandaThe Centre for Investigative Journalism in Uganda
  • Read
    • Accountability
    • Criminal Justice
    • Inside Story
    • CIJU Fact Check
    • Abuse of Workers Rights
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Leak to CIJU
  • Listen
  • Watch
  • Latest Headlines
  • Donate
Search
  • Advertise
© 2022 Center for investigative journalism. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Kampala’s Suspected Crime Lord Sipapa Finally Arrested
Share
Sign In
Notification
Latest News
Opinion: The Broken Promise of Power: behind the glitter of appointments; has Teso’s influential names on letterheads paid off for the people?
Inside Story Latest Headlines Money & Politics Money & Politics
Expert Opinion: How to lower crime and improve police relations with the community
Accountability Inside Story Latest Headlines
Opinion: Can Uganda Police be Reformed?
Accountability Criminal Justice Inside Story Latest Headlines
Ugandan Officials Part of Criminal Gang Trafficking Girls to Work as Sex Slaves in the Middle East
Criminal Justice Inside Story Latest Headlines Uncategorized
Henipa virus – a neglected time bomb in Uganda
Accountability Inside Story Latest Headlines
Aa
The Centre for Investigative Journalism in UgandaThe Centre for Investigative Journalism in Uganda
Aa
  • Money & Politics
  • Tip-offs
  • Latest Headlines
  • Inside Story
  • Criminal Justice
Search
  • Read
    • Accountability
    • Criminal Justice
    • Inside Story
    • CIJU Fact Check
    • Abuse of Workers Rights
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Leak to CIJU
  • Listen
  • Watch
  • Latest Headlines
  • Donate
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Center for investigative journalism. All Rights Reserved.
The Centre for Investigative Journalism in Uganda > Blog > Criminal Justice > Kampala’s Suspected Crime Lord Sipapa Finally Arrested
Criminal JusticeInside StoryLatest Headlines

Kampala’s Suspected Crime Lord Sipapa Finally Arrested

admin
Last updated: 2022/09/06 at 7:08 PM
admin
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Police have arrested a Kampala socialite Charles Olimi alias Sipapa on aggravated robbery charges after thugs raided the home of a South Sudanese National Jacob Arok.

The police Spokesperson Fred Enanga said exhibits of “evidential value” were recovered from  Sipapa’s residence following the August 29th robbery.

“The facts gathered indicate that on the night of August 28 – 29, 2022, a group of thugs broke into the home of the victim after applying suspected chloroform on the occupants who were asleep. The thugs ransacked the home and robbed cash $429,000 (approximately Shs1.6 billion), four iPhones, two Apple laptops, a DELL laptop, gold Jewelry for his wife and a 65-inch Samsung TV set, among others,” Enanga said.

The breakthrough

Detectives tracked down an iCloud signal from one of the stolen iPhones that led them to the socialite’s home at Kityo close, Buwate in Kira Division.

“They interviewed the occupants who told them that the home belonged to a one Olimu Charles Sipapa, who was not at home. He had travelled to Tororo district in eastern Uganda. A thorough search was conducted in the home in the presence of Shamira Nakiyimba, the wife to Sipapa and exhibits of evidential material, allegedly stolen from the home of Arok recovered”. Said Enanga

The recovered items include; $70,000 (approximately 267 million shillings), four iPhones, three laptops, gold jewelry, an iPhone charger and a mac pro charger.  Also recovered were two registration number plates, UBG 025B and UBA 023U.

In addition, the police said assortments of car accessories were recovered. They include two amplifiers, six tool boxes, four sports vims, a rear car seat, 12 headlights, indicators, jeep bumper, V8 bumper, V8 rear boot doors, bonnet, three radiators, four inner door shutters, V8 rear boot doors and seven grills. Two cars; a jeep and Audi, without registration plates had been re-sprayed with a red colour and found in the compound.

The suspect Sipapa

Troubled past

Charles Olimi, an ardent supporter of President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is accused of shooting at National Unity Platform supporters during last year’s presidential elections.

Alleged traffic violation under security watch

The socialite is also accused of continuous abuse of traffic rules under the watch and protection of security operatives.

He usually drives around Kampala in numberless vehicles that are under the watch of armed security operatives.

Cover up

A friend to Sipapa intimated to CIJU that he (Sipapa) covers his alleged criminal activities through music promotions activities and posing as an ardent supporter of President Museveni. He also engages in charity the latest being the delivery of more than two tones of food to Toroo.

 

 

 

You Might Also Like

Opinion: The Broken Promise of Power: behind the glitter of appointments; has Teso’s influential names on letterheads paid off for the people?

Expert Opinion: How to lower crime and improve police relations with the community

Opinion: Can Uganda Police be Reformed?

Ugandan Officials Part of Criminal Gang Trafficking Girls to Work as Sex Slaves in the Middle East

TAGGED: Sipapa

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
admin September 6, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article Five UPDF Soldiers Killed, 21 Injured in DRC
Next Article Cancer: a Story of Hope
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
4.4k Followers Follow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Opinion: The Broken Promise of Power: behind the glitter of appointments; has Teso’s influential names on letterheads paid off for the people?
Expert Opinion: How to lower crime and improve police relations with the community
Opinion: Can Uganda Police be Reformed?
Ugandan Officials Part of Criminal Gang Trafficking Girls to Work as Sex Slaves in the Middle East

Who We Are

We aim to expose wrongdoing and dysfunctional system and we are the number one investigative journalism news website in Uganda.

Partners

Partners

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Follow US

© 2022 Center for investigative journalism. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

We aim to expose wrongdoing and dysfunctional system. We are the number one investigative journalism news website in Uganda. Subscribe today to receive latest news right in your inbox.

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?