The Uganda Police Force has foiled an attempted armed robbery at Gaz Petro Station in Central Division, Masindi Municipality, arresting one suspect and recovering a pump-action firearm, a knife and a motorcycle allegedly used in the incident.
The attempted robbery occurred at around midnight when two suspects, travelling on a motorcycle registration number UGG 529P, allegedly attacked a security guard deployed at the fuel station.
According to preliminary police findings, the suspects were armed with a pump-action shotgun and a knife and attempted to overpower, disarm and rob the guard.
Police said the suspects initially tried to lure the guard into repositioning their motorcycle, apparently with the intention of attacking him.
The suspects subsequently allegedly held the guard at gunpoint, resulting in a struggle as he resisted the attack. The guard sustained injuries during the confrontation.
A police patrol team responded to the scene and intervened, successfully stopping the attempted robbery.
One of the suspects, identified by police as Odoma Ronald, 43, was arrested at the scene. The injured security guard was also rescued following the intervention.
Police recovered a pump-action firearm, a knife and motorcycle registration number UGG 529P, which was allegedly used in the commission of the offence.
The second suspect escaped and remains at large. Police said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend him.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
The Uganda Police Force commended the security guard for his vigilance and resistance during the attack, as well as the police officers who responded to the incident.
Police have urged members of the public, security personnel, and business operators to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious individuals, movements, or activities to the nearest police station.
The force said information from the public remains important in helping security agencies prevent and respond to criminal activity.
