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Police in Katwe Division have foiled an attempted aggravated robbery at Nesta Petrol Station along Salaama Road in Makindye Division, Kampala.
According to police, the operation was carried out on April 26, 2026, following intelligence reports about a planned attack at the fuel station. Acting on the information, a task team was deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of three suspects before the robbery could be executed.
During the operation, officers recovered four pangas believed to have been intended for use in the attack. The suspects were taken into custody and are currently being held as investigations continue.
Authorities say the success of the operation highlights the growing role of intelligence-led policing in preventing crime, particularly in urban areas where incidents of violent robbery have been on the rise.
Police have indicated that more details will be released as the investigations progress, including whether the suspects are linked to other criminal activities in the area.
According to police, the operation was carried out on April 26, 2026, following intelligence reports about a planned attack at the fuel station. Acting on the information, a task team was deployed to the scene, leading to the arrest of three suspects before the robbery could be executed.
During the operation, officers recovered four pangas believed to have been intended for use in the attack. The suspects were taken into custody and are currently being held as investigations continue.
Authorities say the success of the operation highlights the growing role of intelligence-led policing in preventing crime, particularly in urban areas where incidents of violent robbery have been on the rise.
Police have indicated that more details will be released as the investigations progress, including whether the suspects are linked to other criminal activities in the area.
