Eight suspects face charges over sh242m robbery of hardware accountant
The suspects were arrested almost three weeks after they waylaid an accountant of Give and Take Hardware and robbed him of sh242m that he was taking to the bank.
Eight suspects face charges over sh242m robbery of hardware accountant
By Charles Etukuri
Journalists @New Vision
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Eight suspects arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery targeting an accountant of a hardware shop are, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, expected to be arraigned before Mwanga II Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony, among other crimes.
Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said the suspects were arrested almost three weeks after they waylaid an accountant of Give and Take Hardware and robbed him of sh242m that he was taking to the bank.
“The Territorial Police in Old Kampala Division have made significant progress in investigating the aggravated robbery that occurred on August 22, 2025, at Kakeka Zone, Rubaga Division. On that day, a group of thugs armed with pangas and riding on five motorcycles violently intercepted Ausi Kisitu, an accountant with Give and Take Hardware, robbed him of sh242m that he was taking to the bank. Fortunately, neither the victim nor his rider was injured during the attack,” Owoyesigyire said.
He explained that, following swift intelligence-led operations, detectives analysed CCTV footage and other leads, which led to the arrest of several suspects.
“So far, the following individuals have been charged: Steven Bakunda alias Kevin, Robert Kiiza Atwine alias Mzee Lubuto, Brian Andebuni alias Junior Black, Raymond Musuza alias Caesar, Andrew Ssali alias Ande Swag, Stanley Kanyerezi, Andrew Nsubuga and Shivan Aboth Alecho, who was charged as an accessory after the fact,” Owoyesigyire stated.
He noted that during the operations, police recovered sh105m, a motorcycle believed to have been purchased with proceeds of the robbery, and a black laptop bag containing vouchers and receipts from Give and Take Hardware.
“These exhibits were positively identified by the complainant. The suspects face charges of aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony, and being accessories after the fact to a felony. Investigations are ongoing to trace other accomplices who are still at large,” he added.
He assured the public that “such violent crimes will be pursued to their full conclusion, and we commend our officers for the dedicated work that has already yielded results in this case.”
Owoyesigyire also cautioned members of the public against moving with such huge chunks of money.