Stanbic Bank robbery: 6 dead as more details emerge
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The robbery attempt thwarted by police at Stanbic Bank's Acacia Mall branch on Monday, January 13, targeted Shs500 million.
Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Rusoke Kituuma revealed that the operation, driven by intelligence, saw officers strategically deployed to key locations, leading to the interception of suspects travelling on motorcycles.
In a statement, Kituuma explained that the suspects had tracked their target from Acacia Mall, intending to seize a cash bag.
. @mkituuma "The Uganda Police Force has successfully thwarted an attempted robbery involving UGX 500 million.
— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) January 13, 2025
In an intelligence-led operation police deployed it's officers in key locations, resulting in the interception of suspects traveling on motorcycles.
The suspects… pic.twitter.com/47d09yC9qz
However, they were intercepted at multiple locations, including Total Acacia and Tagore Road.
"Six of them were neutralised, and police recovered two motorcycles, two pangas, and pepper spray," he said, adding that investigations are ongoing.
POLICE FOIL BANK ROBBERY AT ACACIA MALL
— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) January 13, 2025
Police have thwarted a bank robbery at Acacia Mall, neutralizing four suspects involved in a Stanbic Bank heist. A fifth suspect is in critical condition.
These individuals were already on the police watch list and are believed to be…
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