Popular Gospel Musician Arrested Over Ksh72 Million Bank Robbery

Gospel rapper, Patrick Kagaba alias Kamlesh Kagaba, is in police custody after he was arrested on Friday, September 7, 2019, in connection to the Ksh72 million bank heist that happened on Thursday September 5. 

Fellow musician, Juliani, raised concerns about Kagaba's arrest through his Twitter handle.

“An artist I have worked with and mentored, Kamlesh Kagaba, was arrested at his garage in regards to the G4S heist,” he tweeted.

“Humble Request: Where is he? Is due process followed? Is he represented? He leads a community of Christian rappers who are concerned,” Juliani added. 

Gospel musician Kamlesh Kagaba performing during a past event. He was arrested in connection to a Ksh72 million bank heist

Detectives from DCI traced two of the vehicles used in the robbery. One of the cars, a Toyota Voxy, was found at a garage in Kikuyu.

Police disclosed that the automobile, registration number KCE 920E, was being painted from white to black, in a bid to beat the justice system.

Kagaba has been in the music industry for more than a year and has received recognition for his songs.

He released his first album titled “In Dependence” in 2011. The album got a highly rated review from top music industry players and served to push him to the wider East African countries with successful tours in Uganda and Tanzania.

The rapper is also a dedicated husband and father who uses his platform to proclaim his faith and help the youth of this generation towards a path of transformation and empowerment.

Authorities have also arrested two police officers who are suspected to have been involved in the bank heist.

Constable Chris Ayienda Machogu of the Administration Police was found in possession of Ksh4 million.

Further interrogation led detectives to an accomplice, Kenya Police Constable Vincent Owour was also arrested and Ksh3 million recovered at his house in Kendu Bay.

Gospel musician Kamlesh Kagaba speaking during a past event. He was arrested in connection to a Ksh72 million bank heist
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