According to a statement released by the police on X, four of the robbery suspects were neutralized during the operation. A fifth suspect was severely injured and is currently in critical condition.
The suspects were already on the police watch list, and authorities suspect they may have been involved in a series of similar robberies that have taken place recently.
'Police have thwarted a bank robbery at Acacia Mall, neutralizing four suspects involved in a Stanbic Bank heist. A fifth suspect is in critical condition. These individuals were already on the police watch list and are believed to be linked to a series of robberies,' Police said.
The robbery attempt comes at a time when bank robberies have been on the rise in Uganda, with criminals targeting commercial banks and their clients.
However, thanks to the swift actions of the Ugandan police, this particular heist was unsuccessful, and the dangerous criminals were brought to justice before they could cause any harm.
Ugandans online have praised the efforts of the police, with many expressing their gratitude for the quick response and ability to prevent a major crime. Social media users are celebrating the police for their dedication and commitment to keeping citizens safe, and there is widespread appreciation for the police's timely intervention.
'Commendable work done today. All gangs of this category should be put out of Action so that our prisons don't get too congested by people who don't want to work,' said an X user identified as Edmund Tumushabe.
The authorities are expected to provide more details soon as investigations continue.
Sam K Nkurunziza
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/4-gunned-down-in-botched-bank-heist-in-uganda
