By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Katwe police in the Kampala Metropolitan have arrested four daredevil thugs who attacked a police officer at his home, robbed him of household property and cash and also inflicted injuries on him.
According to a statement issued by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police today 29th May, 2024, the four suspects are Mukiibi Umar, Mawanda Jimmy, Ecau Abraham, and Canodia Joseph.
He says that the incident of aggravated robbery occurred last night, on the 28th of May, 2024, at the residence of Baguma Frederick, a police officer residing in Kirinda Busabala Parish, Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District.
At approximately 3:00 AM, it is alleged that assailants gained access to Officer Baguma’s residence and stole a flat-screen television valued at Shs1.2 and a small bag containing an unspecified amount of money.
“The assailants inflicted injuries on the victim before fleeing the scene. Officer Baguma promptly reported the incident to the police,” says Owoyesigyire.
He says that upon receiving the report, the Police Canine Unit was deployed to the scene which successfully tracked the scent to a nearby construction site, leading to the arrest of the four suspects.
“While no stolen items were recovered at the time of arrest, the suspects are currently detained at Katwe Police Station as the investigation continues,” he says.
