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Police on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said they had arrested three suspects in connection with a Tuesday night robbery of a forex bureau in Kabuusu a Kampala city suburb in which a private guard was killed.

Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said they had also recovered the gun that was stolen from the private guard and one that was used in the killing and robbery.

"On the evening of March 19, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Kabusu, Rubaga Division. Three assailants on motorcycles, armed with a rifle, perpetrated a heinous act resulting in the loss of life of Peter Agama, a security guard affiliated with Wolves Security Group. Agama, a male adult approximately 36 years old, was fatally shot while on duty at Banxele Forex Bureau Kabuusu branch and his firearm was forcibly taken," Owoyesigyire said.

He revealed that eyewitnesses reported the swift departure of the assailants, leaving Agama fatally wounded.

"Swift action was taken by law enforcement and security agencies following the incident. A pursuit of the suspects ensued, culminating in their apprehension in the Kawaala zone at Premier Betting," Owoyesigyire added.

He identified the trio who had been arrested as Hussein Sebuma also known as Obote, David Dumba, and Abdullah Jumah.

"Two firearms were recovered during the operation: UG PSO 56 4000868 12452, along with 13 rounds (presumably the firearm belonging to the deceased), and another firearm, believed to have been used in the commission of the crime, with 10 rounds," Owoyesigyire noted.

He said the investigation into this tragic event is ongoing, and further details will be made available in due course.

According to Owoyesigyire, the deceased, Agama, bore three gunshot wounds and evidence recovered from the crime scene will be meticulously examined as part of the investigative process.

Owoyesigyire said the body of the deceased was conveyed to the City Mortuary for postmortem.

Second attack on a forex bureau in one week

This is the second attack on a Forex bureau in Kampala in the last seven days with the first having been foiled by the security guard.

In the early hours of March 15, 2024, a private guard attached to Cheetah Security, Moses Odongo, single-handedly foiled an armed robbery attempt at Tonix Forex Bureau in Kampala city's Nakawa division.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga on Monday said as the clock struck 1:00 am, Odongo, stationed at his guard point, spotted two individuals vandalising a Pajero with registration number UBK 519C.

Without hesitation, he fired two shots at the perpetrators, forcing them to flee on their getaway motorcycle. Unperturbed by the initial encounter, the thugs returned shortly after, accompanied by an armed accomplice wielding an AK 47 rifle and carrying a bag, according to Enanga.

“Undeterred, Odongo once again sprang into action, opening fire at the assailants and successfully injuring both the rider and the second suspect. Their third accomplice managed to evade capture, fleeing the scene. With swift response, the Police team arrived and seized crucial evidence, including the AK 47 rifle, ammunition, a breaking implement, and the getaway motorcycle, all of which were later exhibited at Kira Road Central Police Station," Enanga said.