The Territorial Police in Kajjansi Division are investigating the circumstances under which an armed suspect was killed and two civilians were injured in an aggravated robbery that occurred on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Lweza Cell A, Ndejje Division, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident occurred around 6 pm when “Two unidentified men on a red Haojue motorcycle (Reg. UGG 774A) attacked a parked Toyota Premio (Reg. UBE 079Z) outside N & M Unisex Salon.”
Armed with an AK-47 rifle, the assailants shattered the vehicle’s windows and stole two bags.
During their escape, Owoyesigyire explained that the suspects were confronted by boda boda rider Tumwesigye Peter, 27, and another individual, Abdul Swabur, 18.
“While fleeing, they were confronted by a boda boda rider, Tumwesigye Peter (27), who, along with Abdul Swabur (18), was shot and injured. Both were taken to Mildmay Hospital; Swabur was later referred to Mulago Referral Hospital,” Mr. Owoyesigyire said in a Saturday morning statement.
A joint effort by boda boda riders, local residents, and police led to the pursuit and neutralization of one suspect while the other fled.
Recovered at the scene were an AK-47 rifle, the red Haojue motorcycle, one cartridge, a national ID suspected to belong to one of the assailants, two mobile phones, a red bag used to conceal the firearm, and a black bag with a ring spanner belonging to the victim.
ASP Owoyesigyire commended the swift response of the community and boda boda riders. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspect.
