Detectives from the Police Flying Squad Unit, in an intelligence-led operation Saturday evening shot at two suspected armed robbers, killing one instantly and wounding the other.
According to a statement released by CP Fred Enanga, the Police spokesman, the third suspect, identified as Okello David, was arrested and is in police custody at Kabalagala Police station.
“The body of the deceased, only identified as Hamza, was transferred to the City Mortuary for post mortem analysis, while the injured suspect, identified as Rubanga Baruli, was rushed to Mulago Hospital, for further treatment,” Enanga said in the statement.
The armed robbers, who approached the petrol station, op from the side of Nsambya Hospital, disguised as customers at the petrol pump, were intercepted, when one of them was heading to the supermarket, the police said.
“The detectives opened fire against them after they evaded arrest and attempted to flee from the scene. An SAR Rifle and a Toyota Premio, Silver in color, were recovered,” said Enanga.
The operation, according to police was highly risky and required quick action due to the potential of severe injuries and the collateral damage it could have caused.
An investigative task team from the Regional Kampala Metropolitan South, Headquarters, is thoroughly reviewing and documenting the crime scene. They will further with inquiries to establish the motive of the suspects, police says.
“We would like to remind owners of all businesses to continue being extra vigilant and to always report all forms of threats facing them to the police and sister security agencies to help counter them,” Enanga says.