Police has applauded a security guard attached to Cheetah Security, Moses Odongo, who foiled two robbery attempts in Bukoto last week.
According to police, Odongo fired two shots at thugs who were vandalizing a Pajero, UBK 519C, in front of his beat. They reportedly fled the scene on their getaway motorcycle.
The thugs are said to have 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.
Odongo opened fire at them, and injured the rider and the second suspect with a bag, containing the gun.
The third suspect fled from the scene.
In a statement, Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, said their 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,” Enanga said adding that Odongo did a commendable job, by disabling the thugs, which foiled the robbery, and also led to the recovery of an AK 47 riffle.
