By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
IGANGA
The Police in Iganga District are currently investigating an incident of Aggravated Robbery that occurred on Thursday 8th October 2026, at Kalungami Village, situated along Kawete-Nawandala Road in Nabitende Kalungami Sub-County in Iganga District.
At approximately 1:00 PM, three salesmen from BIDCO Company’s Iganga Branch, who were engaged in the routine supply of company products in a motor vehicle registered as UAU 090H Isuzu Box Body, were intercepted by three armed assailants traveling in a black Toyota Wish vehicle.
Two of the assailants were attired in army green clothing resembling that of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), while one was donned in a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) reflector jacket. They were armed with a rifle.
Busoga East Police Spokesperson, ASP Kasadha Micheal said the assailants abducted the three salesmen, abandoned the BIDCO vehicle in the middle of the road, and transported them towards Mbale Highway, where they robbed them of cash amounting to Shs30,000,000 and three mobile phones. Subsequently, they abandoned the victims at Nawangisa, Busembatya in Bugweri District.
The victims have been identified as Kayondo Fred 21 Driver, Kanonya Benon 23 and Bugolobi Ssali 23 all residents of Iganga Municipality.
Fortunately, all victims have been located in good health and are currently assisting with the ongoing investigations. The BIDCO company vehicle has also been recovered. As of now, no arrests have been made.
The incident comes in just a few days after a similar robbery of Kombucha salesman who was robbed shs.5 Million.
