Man Jose Kayima
The three assailants who robbed Robert Ponsiano Ssenyange, a businessman at Yesu Amala of his money and a mobile phone three days ago were carrying a toy pistol, police have said.
It is reported that the assailants were armed with what initially appeared to be a pistol and an SMG rifle but according to fresh details, it has now emerged that the suspects were carrying a toy pistol.
Police suspect that even the SMG might also have been a toy gun.
Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson yesterday said that the businessman had previously reported to police how he was ambushed and robbed by three individuals dressed in security camouflage as he left his workplace.
“They were dressed in military camouflage. They pointed a pistol and another gun at me. They told me to choose between death and surrendering everything in my possession. They took my SH850,000 and a Samsung telephone,” Ssenyange told police over the weekend.
He reportedly raised an alarm as the assailants fled, which drew the attention of locals. They pursued the suspects, eventually forcing them to abandon their vehicle on the roadside and flee to safety. This was impounded by police as the search for the suspects continued.
According to Police, the suspect arrested identified as Musa Muwonge led police to the place where he had hidden the alleged gun used during the robbery, and it was confirmed to be a toy pistol.
