The demise of Sydney weighs heavily on my heart daily. I often wish I had the opportunity to put a stop to the senseless actions of those involved. It's a tragic and heartbreaking incident; the family's pain must be indescribable. My thoughts are with his partner and young ones. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
May Sydney Gongodyo's soul find eternal peace. Naye Some of us are heartless. 🙌🏾
Hon. Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, MP for Omoro County, has called for stronger Government action against mob justice following the killing of Rugby Cranes and Black Pirates player Sydney Gongodyo.
Ojok says Gongodyo’s death should not be treated as an isolated incident, citing police crime reports on mob-related killings in recent years.
He wants Government and Police to present a clear strategy on response time, prevention and prosecution of mob justice cases.
Video by Parliament.
. @KawalaRachael "Five additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026.
This brings the total number of suspects in custody to eight (8) as investigations into the alleged mob killing continue.
The suspects are identified as:
• Ssebagala Noordin
• Ayebazibwe Roden
• Namukose Juliet
• Mondoni Elly
• Twinomujuni Herbert
• Katsigazi Perigrino
• Tayebwa Darlious
• Tugume Hannington
Efforts are ongoing to identify, trace, and apprehend other individuals believed to have participated in the incident.
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There are moments in life when words feel too small for the weight of grief you carry. This is one of those moments.
Guga, we grew up sharing more than a rugby pitch. We shared blood, not just the blood of brothers in sport, but the deeper bond of our people, our tribe, our roots. You knew where I came from before I ever had to explain it. That kind of kinship is rare and I am broken knowing I will never stand beside you again.
As your Captain, I watched you carry yourself with a quiet dignity that made my job easier. You never needed me to push you, you pushed yourself.
Every scrum, every breakdown, every bruising collision, you gave everything. You were the kind of teammate who made the man beside you better and the dressing room feel like home.
But beyond the jersey and the titles we won together, you were simply my young brother. The laughter, long journeys and conversations that only made sense to us, I will hold those close for the rest of my days.
The Black Pirates will run out again, but there will always be a space on that field that belongs only to you, Gongodyo. No one will fill it.
Now rest well Guga. I love you ❤️
#RIPGongodyo #RIPSydney
#PiratesStrong #UgandaRugby
Sydney's death should be avenged by real justice and we should have a SERIOUS conversation about the current lawlessness of many in the Boda Boda trade
Last night, we lost a fantastic national rugby team player, a Pirate to the core and a fine gentleman!
“If we knew the whereabouts of the Mother of Death, we would have subjected her and her entire family to the same fate!” - Acholi saying
Sail well, Sydney! 🏴☠️
#MementoMori
Going with secret recorders in a formal vetting process?!
Says a lot about the man we were about to trust our internal affairs ministry with.
Also, as if it proves the "allegations" on which he was arrested for years back.
If this took place within the confines of the Houses of Parliament: Isn't what you did, smuggling recording equipment into the vetting room, thoroughly objectionable, repugnant + illegal?
You surely would/should know about Parliamentary Privilege and Exclusive Cognizance, no?
Balaam okashoma system! 😂
On the day of the ministers’ vetting at Parliament a day he knew very well would be flooded with cameras the man drove himself, opened the door himself, picked up his bag, and simply left the car there. A car that had no driver!
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