Police in Bushenyi District have arrested a 21-year-old private security guard over an alleged aggravated robbery in which Shs 40,000 was stolen from a local bar.
The suspect, identified as Ramathan Kankiriho alias Samuel, a resident of Katooma Cell in Ryeishe Parish, was apprehended shortly after the incident, which occurred at around 12:30 a.m. on February 18, 2026, in Ibaare Sub-county.
Kankiriho, who is attached to Blue Water Guard Private Security Company, is accused of robbing a bar owned by Baitwababo Godfrey after allegedly putting Baitwababo’s wife, Tushemereirwe Annet, and three customers at gunpoint.
According to Tayebwa Apollo, the Regional Police Public Relations Officer for Greater Bushenyi, officers responded swiftly to information from residents and re-arrested the suspect, who had initially been subdued by the victims and community members. The stolen Shs 40,000 and the firearm belonging to the security company were recovered.
Tayebwa commended the bravery and vigilance of the victims and other community members whose quick response led to the suspect’s arrest and the recovery of the firearm.
The suspect remains in police custody and will be charged in court upon completion of investigations. Police are also investigating whether he could be linked to six other similar aggravated robbery cases reported in Bushenyi District in recent days.
Tayebwa cautioned private security companies against the misuse of firearms and urged them to enforce strict supervision of their guards, warning that failure to do so could result in the withdrawal of operating licenses upon recommendation by District Security Committees.
He urged the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or relevant security authorities.
