Kabale District | THE BLACK EXAMINER | Police in Kabale district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of two rifles from guards at Kabale Microfinance which were later found within the same building.

According to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, the incident occurred on 20/11/2023, around 1:30 am when five unidentified assailants broke into Pride Microfinance Bank and made off with two SR-guns along with 14 rounds of ammunition, belonging to Saracen.

Maate stated that the criminals also attempted to break into the bank’s safe but were intercepted before fleeing the scene.

Maate told journalists that a report of aggravated robbery was filed by one of the guards, Bategana Estafano, aged 38. Then, a Homicide team, led by D/IP Magara Richard, the Deputy CID officer, visited the scene along with their team.

Furthermore, statements from relevant witnesses were obtained, and remarkably, the two stolen guns, along with 9 rounds of ammunition, were recovered within the bank building.

Maate further confirmed that the guard who reported the incident was detained to assist in ongoing investigations. Inquiries are underway to apprehend the culprits, and the case has been officially registered at Kabale CPS under reference number CRB 894/2023.