Summary:

• The Old Kampala police have detained Ronald Ongom for his involvement in an attempted robbery of 28 million shillings from Chinese trader Sun Hengde in Kampala’s Kisenyi II Parish.

Old Kampala police have apprehended Ronald Ongom on suspicion of attempting to steal 28 million shillings from Chinese trader Sun Hengde in Kisenyi II Parish, Central Division of Kampala. Investigations reveal Ongom colluded with a store worker named Kaboyi to trap Hengde inside the store while he absconded with the cash during the night.

Ongom and Kaboyi entered the store around 8 pm under the guise of shopping, but Ongom vanished within the premises. After Hengde locked up for the night, unaware of the robber’s presence, Ongom struggled to find spare keys despite bagging 28.6 million shillings. His attempt to break free with a hammer alerted nearby lodge residents, who intervened.

Frustrated, Ongom confessed to planning the theft of additional items including a translator gadget, Wi-Fi system, DVDR, Disk Drive, and extension cables. When Hengde returned to the store, locals had already apprehended Ongom, who was in possession of the stolen cash. Patrick Onyango, the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson, confirmed the failed robbery.

Hengde, known for dealing in clothing bales, reported the incident under reference number 03/27/02/2024 at USAFI police station. The store, situated at Kasajja building where Kaboyi is employed as a casual laborer, was the scene of the crime.

The stolen money comprised 50,000 notes amounting to 18.8 million shillings, 20,000 notes totaling 4.68 million shillings, 10,000 notes valued at 3.49 million shillings, and 5,000 notes summing up to 1.66 million shillings.

Police are currently pursuing Kaboyi, a resident of Nansana who also works as a bodaboda rider without a fixed address.