By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
A Updf soldier is among the suspect’s apprehended over highway robbery in Wakiso district.
Robert Kyaligonza, a UPDF soldier was arrested together with Elia Ssekyanzi during an intelligent-led operation by officers from Katale Police Station in Kawempe, Wakiso district on January 8.
The suspects were reportedly involved in aggravated robbery of Shs600,000 from a Mobile Money agent in Maganjo A Zone, Maganjo Parish, Nabweru Sub-County, Wakiso District.
“Investigations revealed that the duo invaded Polymath Investments, an Airtel branch in Maganjo, around 10 am. The perpetrators, at gunpoint, coerced the workers, Muwonge Eddy and Nanteza Christine, into surrendering all cash on the premises, resulting in the theft of six hundred thousand shillings,” police reported.
The operation unfolded when vigilant officers noticed the suspects carrying a bag suspected to contain stolen money. Despite attempts to evade arrest, the officers successfully detained the individuals and were later intercepted by police from Katale as they attempted to dispose of the stolen items.
Upon interrogation, the suspects later confessed to robbing a mobile money agent in Maganjo, administered by Mr. Muwonge Eddy.
Luke Owoyesigyire, Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson said they recovered a star pistol with 8 rounds of ammunition which Kyaligonza used in the crimes.
“The firearm has been exhibited by our forensic expert team; it will be analyzed to ascertain whether it has appeared in any previously reported crimes involving the use of a gun,” Owoyesigyire explained
According to police, Kyaligonza has been previously implicated in a theft case and was taken into custody by UPDF.
Victims of the robbery case have been identified by police in Kawempe and their statements have been taken to aid in the ongoing investigations.
The police urge the public to cooperate and provide any relevant information that may assist in concluding these investigations.
