Police in Kisoro District are searching for suspects involved in a violent robbery that took place on Thursday at around 10:00 PM in Natete Village, Chihe Parish, Nyakinama Sub-county.
The victims have been identified as: Irankunda Rogers (30), a businessman operating a large shop and produce store, Kamugisha Gideon (52), a businessman, Kiizakola Silvan (36), a businessman, Busekuro Stephen (41), a businessman, and Ssebahima Edward (42), a peasant farmer.
All victims are residents of Kangoma Village, Chihe Parish, Nyakinama Sub-county.
According to police reports, the group was seated at Irankunda Rogers’ shop, drinking local brew known as Kashera, when they were attacked by two unidentified men, one of whom was armed with an AK-47 rifle, while the other wore a face mask.
The assailants ordered the victims to lie down and surrender all their valuables or risk being shot. Initially, the victims hesitated, suspecting the attackers might be security personnel. However, when the armed assailant fired a warning shot into the air, they realized the threat was real and complied.
The robbers made off with: Shs 800,000 and two phones belonging to Irankunda Rogers, Shs 580,000 and two phones from Kiizakola Silvan, Shs18,000 and one smartphone from Kamugisha Gideon, and Shs 2 million and a smartphone from Busekuro Stephen.
Police stated that the unarmed suspect entered Irankunda’s shop and took a polythene bag containing UGX 800,000. As they fled, the armed robber fired multiple shots into the air.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate said local residents immediately notified the Kisoro District Police Commander, SP Nuwamanya, who responded to the scene alongside the UPDF, a patrol team, and the canine unit.
Maate confirmed that the scene was thoroughly documented by the Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO), and evidence collected included three cartridge casings, two live bullets, and one projectile. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Police have opened investigations and are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
