By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
WAKISO
Pandemonium broke out in Ndejje, Makindye Ssabagabo Wakiso district on Thursday after a mob killed three armed robbery suspects.
Police identified the deceased as Bakka Mark and Ssemanda Brain who succumbed to injuries at the scene while the third suspect (identity unknown) died upon arrival at Mulago hospital.
Preliminary investigations revealed that on January 18, 2024 at around 6pm, three employees of Shana Distributors Ltd, Kikuubo, namely Galabuzi Haruna (driver), Babirye Patricia (salesperson), and Mfitumukiza Henry (offloader), were ambushed by armed assailants during their routine product distribution in the areas of Ndejje Kibutika village, Makindye Ssabagabo Wakiso district.
The attackers resorted to violence when the workers became hesitant to give out money which was being demanded by the suspects.
The assailants allegedly started firing bullets and shot Babirye Patricia in the leg making away with Shs20 millions.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan Police said the criminals fled the scene on a motorcycle registration number UES 820K but we’re apprehended by the angry mob.
“As the victims raised an alarm, a pursuit ensued, leading to the robbers abandoning the motorcycle. A group of local residents and riders in Namasuba apprehended the suspects, resulting in a confrontation,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police recovered a gun that was used in the attack, identification and voters card from the deceased but were unable to recover the alleged cash stolen.
“Regrettably, the stolen cash has not been recovered, as it is believed to have been taken by members of the public during the confrontation,” Police reported.
Bodies of the deceased persons were taken to city mortuary Mulago for a postmortem while the injured victims are receiving urgent medical attention, and their detailed statements on the incident have been documented.
