Police in Mbarara City have launched investigations and an intensive manhunt following an attempted robbery and attack on the Rwizi Regional Police Commander (RPC), SSP Alfred Bangambaki, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson, SP Samson Kasasira, the incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on December 6, 2025, at Mbaguta Cell, Ruharo Ward in Mbarara City. SSP Bangambaki was returning to his residence when machete-wielding thugs, who had been lying in wait near his gate, attempted to attack him.
Another suspect on an unidentified motorcycle is believed to have been stationed on the access road.
The attackers allegedly smashed the vehicle’s windows in an attempt to harm the occupants. In what police describe as defensive action, the RPC shot and fatally wounded one of the assailants, while the motorcycle-riding accomplice fled the scene.
During the attack, a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Areeba Munda, sustained facial injuries from shattered glass and was immediately given medical attention.
Police say the deceased suspect, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was taken to the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem. Security operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing accomplice and bring all suspects to justice.
SP Kasasira urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals who may be connected to the attempted robbery.
