By Weswa Ronnie
BUSIA
Police in Busia district are investigating circumstances under which a private security guard shot and injured a suspected thief.
The incident took place on Monday, 9th October 2023 when Shedrach Omukaga aged 22 years and a resident of Wagagai premises in Alupe village, Buteba Sub County in Busia District was shot.
Omukaga who is also a Bodaboda rider operating at Wagagai Stage broke into the Wagagai mining store with intention to steal.
It is reported that a security guard only known as Maa attached to Saracen security while on duty shot him on the right leg and hand using a pistol to disable him.
Preliminary findings revealed that the said suspected thief had gone for the mission with his personal friend only known as Peter who had remained outside the building during the theft but took off after hearing the gunshots.
According to Johnson Moses Mugwe, the police spokesperson of South Bukedi, exhibits which include a saw cutter, knife and two Cartridges were recovered at the scene.
He adds that the injured Omukaga was taken to Busia Health Centre IV for medical treatment pending interrogation.
