Armed gang robs 13 shops in six days, Police step up hunt

“One suspect, identified as Joseph Wataba, was intercepted and neutralised after he attempted to attack officers with a panga,” he said. The suspect was arrested and taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital for medical attention as investigations continue.

In the last five months, Police reports indicate that the armed robbers raided at least 40 shops. According to police sources, the group usually carries out their robberies in the evening and use bodabodas as their mode of transport.