Police investigating another front-gate attack and robbery in Kamuli

The incident occurred on the July 5, at 8pm, at Bukaga zone, Southern Division, in Kamuli Municipality, where a one Hajji Swale Mukembo, a prominent businessman, was attacked by two armed thugs on a bodaboda, robbing him of cash shs 2m, keys to the shop and keys to his motor vehicle, a Toyota Harrier, UAV 809P.

The thugs immediately escaped with their loot, but they didn't injure the victim in any way. Police commended the businessman for resisting the urge to fight and handing over the valuable items on him.

"The overriding consideration in dealing with a robbery is to reduce the possibility of an injury," Police Spokesman Fred Enanga said.

"This is the second incident in Kamuli in a period of 4 months. Once again, we urge the public to take extra care when leaving and returning home. Always try to reduce the chance of being targeted by altering your routines, gate surveillance, maintain well-lit and visible entrance and where possible deployment of security guards," Enanga says.

The Flying Squad Unit was dispatched to the area to effectively track down the suspects and ensure they are brought to book.

In March this year, the Directorate of Crime Intelligence in coordination with Kamuli Police, arrested 6 suspects linked to a follow-home and front-gate attack and robbery, against Opio Ali, a 30 year old mobile money dealer in Kamuli.

As he was walking towards the gate, he was viciously attacked by a gang of criminals who emerged from the gate and grabbed the bag containing cash used in his business. The victim was also injured when he got involved in a physical altercation with the armed robbers.