Police in Wakiso have recovered a rifle that was abandoned in Nkowe Village, Kaliti Parish, Mende Subcounty, Wakiso District.
The firearm had allegedly been abandoned by private security guards from Fountain Security, who had been guarding Kham Resort, a company dealing in welding and brickmaking.
Findings indicate that on 17/11/2025, at an unspecified time, unidentified individuals stole the company’s welding machines, grinders, and wires, and disappeared with them to an unknown destination.
Reports further show that a team of police patrollers intercepted two unidentified suspects in possession of the stolen items, including three welding machines, two grinders, and wires. However, the suspects fled, leaving the stolen property behind, which was subsequently recovered by our officers.
It is suspected that the private security guards may have stolen the company’s items and later abandoned their gun and uniforms in their room.
The recovered machines and rifle have been secured as exhibits.
A case of theft has been opened, and efforts are underway to arrest the suspects and bring them to justice.
KAWALA RACHEAL
SP, PRO KMP
