Kampala, (UG):- The Police at Old Kampala Division are actively investigating circumstances under which two G4S security guards robbed over shs1b billion from a bullion van during a cash transit operation in Kampala, Uganda’s capital.
The case, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, was reported on 19 November 2024 when the guards allegedly diverted a bullion van, registration number UAJ 199T, during a routine transfer of funds from Lubowa to Nakasero and robbed it clean.
“The stolen cash amounted to One Billion, Sixty-Nine Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Ugandan Shillings (UGX 1,069,420,000) and USD 14,474,” ASP Owoyesigyire said, adding that the vehicle was later found abandoned in Nabunya, Rubaga Division, along with two rifles left behind.
Owoyesigyire explained that police swiftly commenced investigations, leading to the arrest of a suspect, Otim Ambrose Richard, in Kwania District who was found in possession of UGX 117 million, believed to be part of the stolen funds.
Police assured the public that all efforts are being made to recover the remaining funds and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Investigations are ongoing, and more details will be shared as soon as they are available,” ASP Owoyesigyire confirmed. “We are committed to recovering the remaining money and bringing all culprits to justice.”
As the search for additional suspects and the remaining stolen funds continues, the case is an eye-opener to banking institutions as such cash-in-transit heists have not been common in Uganda lately.
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