The leadership of the police has applauded a Cheetah Security Guard, identified as Odongo Moses, who on the 15.03.2024 at around 1am, foiled an armed robbery, at his guard point of Tonix Forex Bureau at Makonzi zone Bukoto I Parish in Nakawa Division. The guard who was brave and alert on duty, when he fired two shots at two thugs who were vandalizing a Pajero motor vehicle under registration number, UBK 519C, infront of his beat. They fled the scene on their getaway motorcycle.
The thugs returned with a second accomplice who was armed with an AK 47 riffle, hidden in a bag and tried to break into Tonix Forex Bureau. The guard opened fire at them, and injured the rider and the second suspect with a bag, containing the gun. The 3rd suspect fled from the scene. A police team responded swiftly and recovered an AK 47 riffle, with 8 rounds, breaking implements and the motorcycle, bajaj boxer, which were all exhibited at Kira road CPS. The two suspects have been identified as Kibuuka Lawrence, of Mpererwe, who was armed with a gun and Musekule Ivan, the boda boda rider.
The security guard did a crimendable job, by disabling the thugs, which foiled the robbery, and also led to the recovery of an AK 47 riffle. We also want to applaud the company, for his level of bravery, tact and skill. His quick reaction saved a robbery and loss to the Forex bureau, plus any other lives that could have been affected during the robbery.
SCP Enanga Fred
Police Spokesperson
18th March 2024
