Police in Katwe are looking into a terrifying incident where three armed robbers were killed by a mob in Makindye Ssabagabo yesterday Thursday.
The incident happened at around 6 p.m. in Ndejje Kibutika Village, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District.
The field sales team of Shana Distributors Ltd., Kikuubo, was ambushed by armed assailants during routine product distribution, and the employees, Haruna Galabuzi, Patricia Babirye, and Henry Mfitumukiza at gunpoint, demanding cash.
However, when the victims hesitated, the assailants turned to violence.“Despite warning shots, the assailants shot Patricia Babirye in the leg, subsequently taking a substantial amount of money, approximately 20 million Ugandan shillings, from the vehicle.,” Owoyesigyire said
The criminals fled on a motorcycle with registration UES 820K. However, as the victims raised an alarm, a pursuit ensued, leading to the robbers abandoning the motorcycle.
It is said that a group of local residents and riders in Namasuba apprehended the suspects, resulting in a confrontation.
They beat up the suspects and two of them succumbed to injuries at the scene, while another passed away upon arrival at Mulago Hospital.
Police have identified two of the deceased robbers as Mark Bakka and Brian Ssemanda from their identification and voters cards which they posed.
The alleged robbery weapon was recovered and has been secured as evidence but the stolen cash has not been recovered, as it is believed to have been taken by members of the public during the confrontation.
The injured victims are currently receiving medical attention, and their detailed statements on the incident have been documented by police.
