Kampala authorities detained two individuals for a major commercial burglary at JBK Plaza, where sixteen retail units were ransacked. Stolen items totaled 33.24 million Ugandan shillings and 26,600 US dollars according to police statements. The incident occurred on October 20 around 7:30 a.m. at the downtown business complex housing mobile money outlets, currency exchange services, and general stores.
Metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed suspects Bani Joseph and Bhosa Samuel confessed to the crime after their apprehension. Security footage initially identified building guard Gahungu Bosco collaborating with unknown accomplices during the theft. Investigators conducted a crime scene recreation with the detained men on November 3. Six additional suspects, including Bosco, remain fugitives.
Police urged citizens to report information about the outstanding individuals. The case continues under CRB reference at Kampala Central Police Station, where Joseph and Samuel await judicial proceedings. Authorities emphasized ongoing efforts to recover stolen property while pursuing all involved parties.
Metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed suspects Bani Joseph and Bhosa Samuel confessed to the crime after their apprehension. Security footage initially identified building guard Gahungu Bosco collaborating with unknown accomplices during the theft. Investigators conducted a crime scene recreation with the detained men on November 3. Six additional suspects, including Bosco, remain fugitives.
Police urged citizens to report information about the outstanding individuals. The case continues under CRB reference at Kampala Central Police Station, where Joseph and Samuel await judicial proceedings. Authorities emphasized ongoing efforts to recover stolen property while pursuing all involved parties.
