Police in Kampala has arrested a private security guard in connection with a high-value theft involving cash and gold.
The suspect, identified as Akena Justine, was attached to Magnum Security Company and had been deployed to guard the premises of Goldex Uganda Limited along Mawanda Road at the time of the incident.
According to police, the theft occurred on April 10, 2026, when Akena allegedly stole a bag containing Shs 29 million in cash and 900 grams of gold valued at approximately Shs 500 million from a motor vehicle belonging to Katuramu Maggie.
He is said to have locked up the premises after the incident and gone into hiding.
Akena was later tracked and arrested on April 15, 2026, at about 10:30pm from Gaspa Village in Bweyale Town Council following an intelligence-led operation. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted to committing the offence.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect used part of the stolen money to open a retail shop, where he was eventually apprehended.
Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, confirmed the arrest, noting that the suspect is currently detained at Mawanda Road Police Station.
He added that investigations are ongoing as police prepare to charge Akena in court.
