By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Police has named eight suspects so far arrested over an aggravated robbery that occurred on 22nd August 2025 at Kakeka Zone, Rubaga Division, Kampala City where a City Hardware Accountant was robbed off Shs242M in broad-daylight.
On that day, a group of thugs armed with pangas and riding on five motorcycles violently intercepted a city hardware accountant, robbed him of Shs242 million that he was taking to the bank. Fortunately, neither the victim nor his rider was injured during the attack.
According to a statement issued by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, following swift intelligence-led operations, detectives analyzed CCTV footage and other leads, which led to the arrest of several suspects.
He says that so far, the following individuals have been charged: Bakunda Steven alias Kevin, Atwine Robert Kiiza alias Mzee Lubuto, Andebuni Brian alias Junior Black, Musuza Raymond alias Caesar and Ssali Andrew alias Ande Swag.
Others are; Kanyerezi Stanley, Nsubuga Andrew and Aboth Shivan Alecho (charged as an accessory after the fact).
He says that during the operations, Police recovered Shs105 million, a motorcycle believed to have been purchased with proceeds of the robbery, and a black laptop bag containing vouchers and receipts from the victim’s Hardware. These exhibits were positively identified by the complainant.
The suspects face charges of Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, and Being Accessories After the Fact to a Felony. Investigations are ongoing to trace other accomplices who are still at large.
The suspects appeared on Thursday 11th September 2025, before Mwanga II Chief Magistrate’s Court.
