Kampala police arrest Wagaba Hussen after foiling Shs21m heist

A Shs21 million bag snatch flopped spectacularly in Najeera after cops stationed nearby collared the suspect on the spot.

Botched robbery in Najeera

• Wagaba Hussen, 27, allegedly swiped a bank withdrawal bag.
• Nakawomne Deborah had pulled Shs21 million from Ntinda.
• Officers nabbed Hussen right beside a police station.
• His motorcycle-riding accomplice bolted through traffic.

Recovery and detention status

• Police got every shilling of the Shs21 million back.
• Hussen sits locked up at Najeera Police Station.
• Investigators are chasing down the escaped rider.

Stolen auto-parts raid in Kampala

• Six suspects got busted in the Kisekka area.
• Jinja Road Police Station officers ran the operation.
• Seized items covered grills, mirrors, and number plates.
• All six face charges for handling stolen property.