Two Robbers killed during fire exchange

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The Territorial Police in Otuke district and Busia district carried out two separate deadly operations, where they put out of action two notorious robbers during a gunfire exchange and recovered two guns.

Police swiftly responded and surrounded the robber at Maweru East “B” in Busia district. He was fatally wounded during a fire exchange. An SMG with 16 rounds, cash Ugx 21,175,000/= Kshs, 612,005, and phones were all recovered pending handover to the victim. The victim was also rushed to Busia HC IV for treatment.

The anti-robbery team in Busia, on September 25, 2023, at around 2:30 p.m., pursued a notorious robber, identified as Kudu Ashraf, alias Mr. X, after an armed robbery where he shot and injured Najjuko Prossy, a money exchange dealer at Arubaine Market.

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In Otuke district, the Joint Anti-Robbery Team of the Police and UPDF responded to an armed robbery at Agweng Cell, Owinyo Ward, on September 26, 2023, at around 9 p.m. and put out of action Ouni Norman Kaunda, a notirous robber who was also wanted for theft of a gun.

The police recovered an SMG; with six rounds, 24 bullets were missing.

We strongly believe the recovery of the two guns from the hands of violent criminals will bring some peace and safety to the respective communities.

In conclusion, our intelligence-led operations on illegal possession of firearms remain active and ongoing.

written by @enock katamba

enock katamba

Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.