Police Foil Robbery, One Suspect Arrested
Nateete has foiled robbery along Busega-Mityana road where the victim identified as, Kafeero Emmanuel, a 30-year-old resident of Masanda zone, Kyengera Town Council Wakiso district, was ambushed by two men armed with a panga, four knives, and a stick while on Busega road heading to Mityana.
The thugs dragged Kafeero deep into the swamp, tortured him, and robbed him of his phone, Shs 20,000 and 20 packets of yogurt, valued at Shs 700,000.
Kafeero was held hostage until around 2100 hours, when the suspects fled.
Kafeero reported the incident to Busega police station.
In a follow-up operation, police and UPDF officers arrested one suspect, Kizito Henry, a 19-year-old boda-boda rider, while his accomplice escaped.
Kizito is currently detained at Nateete Police Station.
A case of aggravated robbery has been registered, and statements have been obtained from kafeero, witnesses, and the suspect.
Exhibits recovered include a panga, four new knives, and a metallic rod.
One suspect was injured during the operation and is currently receiving treatment at Mulago Hospital under police guard.Confirmed Patrick Onyango Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson.
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