Police in Kampala have arrested Akena Justine, a private security guard attached to Magnum Security Company, over alleged theft of cash and gold worth hundreds of millions of shillings.
The suspect is accused of stealing a bag containing Shs 29 million and 900 grammes of gold valued at about Shs 500 million from a motor vehicle belonging to Katuramu Maggie.
At the time of the incident on April 10, Akena had been deployed to guard premises of Goldex Uganda Limited along Mawanda Road.
Police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Luke Owoyesigyire, said the suspect allegedly fled after the incident.
“It is alleged that after committing the theft, the suspect locked up the premises and went into hiding,” Mr Owoyesigyire said.
He added that the suspect was later tracked and arrested on April 15 at around 10:30pm from Gaspa Village in Bweyale Town Council.
“Upon arrest, he admitted to the offence. Preliminary findings indicate that he used part of the stolen money to open a retail shop where he was eventually apprehended,” he said.
Owoyesigyire said the suspect is currently detained at Mawanda Road Police Station as investigations continue.
Police said preparations are underway to have the suspect arraigned in court.
