Police Investigating Murder by Shooting in Kassanda

The territorial police of Kassanda are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by shooting that took place on June 19, 2023, at 5:40 pm in Kyakitanga Village, Manyogaseka Subcounty, Kassanda District. 

The Police Spokesperson, Wamala Region, Racheal Kawala has revealed that the incident involved three unidentified assailants all men.
The victim has been identified as CPL Olaya Joseph, Badge No. 52590, who was attached to Kiganda Police Station. 

According to preliminary findings, on June 19, 2023, at around 5:40 pm, three armed robbers entered a mobile money agent shop/soda depot owned by Bonani Janvier Fils in Kalongo, Mubende District. The robbers stole various items of unidentified value and fled the scene on a motorcycle.

"Upon receiving this information, our officers, led by the Officer in Charge of Kiganda Police Station, immediately initiated pursuit of the suspects with the aim of apprehending them. During the pursuit, the suspects shot CPL. Oloya, who unfortunately succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. 
The suspects also took CPL Oloya's magazine but left the firearm behind," Kawala said.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late CPLOlaya Joseph. Our teams, including Crime Intelligence under the leadership of the District Police Commander of Kassanda, have visited the crime scene. We have recorded relevant statements to aid the investigations," she added.

A red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle Reg No UDX 755C, belonging to the suspects, has been recovered. 
"We want to assure the public that our task teams are fully committed and actively working to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in this incident," Racheal Kawala emphasized.