MUKONO, UGANDA: Police in Mukono are investigating an incident of aggravated robbery where a cashier at a city supermarket was shot and wounded by armed thugs. The victim has been identified as Ms. Sekandi Irene a cashier at Spice Supermarket located in Mulago cell, Ntawo Ward, in Mukono Municipality.
According to a police statement issued on Saturday afternoon, the robbery incident happened on Friday, June 24, 2022, at about 11:34 pm when three robbers armed with an AK47 attacked the supermarket with the intent to rob cash from the cashier’s teller.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the incident and said the robbers who are still at large made away with an unspecified amount of money after shooting the cashier in back.
Owoyesigyire added that the victim is currently admitted at Nsambya hospital where she is getting treatment for the bullet wounds.
“Fast responders rushed the victim to Namirembe hospital Mukono for first aid and she was later transferred to Nsambya hospital where she is currently admitted,” Owoyesigyire noted.
The Deputy PRO KMP explained that police responded to the scene and subsequently recorded statements from eyewitnesses, before explaining that the robbers had knowledge of the supermarket operating hours due to the nature of their attack.
“We have also noted that the thugs knew the routine at the supermarket as they attacked when the security guard was aiding customers put their bought merchandise into vehicles and he only got to pick up his gun after the incident. This means he wasn’t armed and this of course calls for strict supervision of all deployed guards to make sure they do their job as per the description,” Owoyesigyire noted.
He further revealed that the hunt for the suspects is ongoing and more details will be availed as soon as they are available.
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