The territorial Police at Kasese under the Rwenzori Region, yesterday the
19.11.2014 at around 2130 hrs engaged a gang of robbers traveling in a grey
Toyota Premio under Reg. no UAP 488N who were on a mission to rob the great
lakes coffee factory in Kasese.
The Police mobilized personnel based on intelligence and intercepted the
robbers at a checkpoint erected at kesiselo weighbridge, where in the process
of effecting arrest, one of the suspects drew out a
gun and opened fire against the policemen.
A gun battle ensued where the two robbers that included Kamugisha Frank and another whose body is yet to be identified were shot dead, and an AK 47 gun No. 87333874 with 16 rounds of live ammunition recovered. The police vehicle under Reg. No. UP 0808 was riddled with bullets and damaged.
The Police proceeded and arrested two other
suspects that included Monday Richard resident of Namugodi, Busia and Jjuuko
Stephen from Kasokoso, Kireka Kampala. The gang has been terrorizing the
districts under the Rwenzori Region that included Fortportal and Kasese among
others.
The Inspector General of Police has commended the
Police for their actions in yesterday’s operation and is extremely proud of
their degree of bravery and selflessness. He urged them to work even harder and
rid the area of criminals targeting the festive season by increasing visibility
and patrols in the area.
The public and specifically businessmen are
strongly advised to be extra cautious and vigilant while transacting business
during this festive season due to increased activities by criminals, especially
when entering and exiting their homes, hotels, cars, garages, schools,
workplaces, banks among others. They are further advised to report any
suspicious activities to the nearest police station, other security agency and
or local council officials.
Fred Enanga
Commissioner of Police
Press and Public Relations Officer
Uganda Police
20.11.2014