By Weswa Ronnie
KAMPALA
Three armed robbers have shot a security guard guarding Banxele Forex bureau Kabusu branch in Rubaga Division, Kampala City killing him instantly.
Mr. Agama Peter, aged 36 and a security guard affiliated with Wolves Security Group was shot dead on the evening of March 19th, 2024 in Kabusu, Rubaga Division.
The three assailants who were on motorcycles, armed with a rifle, also took away Agama’s firearm.
Eyewitnesses reported the swift departure of the assailants, leaving Mr. Agama fatally wounded.
Swift action was taken by law enforcement and security agencies following the incident. A pursuit of the suspects ensued, culminating in their apprehension in the Kawaala zone at Premier Betting.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police says in a statement that the arrested assailants are Sebuma Hussein, also known as Obote, Dumba David, and Abdullah Jumah.
“Two firearms were recovered during the operation: UG PSO 56 4000868 12452, along with 13 rounds (presumably the firearm belonging to the deceased), and another firearm, believed to have been used in the commission of the crime, with 10 rounds,” says Owoyesigyire.
He says that investigation into this tragic event is ongoing, and further details will be made available in due course.
“The deceased bore three gunshot wounds, and evidence recovered from the crime scene will be meticulously examined as part of the investigative process,” he adds.
The body of the deceased has been respectfully conveyed to the City Mortuary Mulago for postmortem examination.
