RUBANDA, UGANDA – Rubanda District Police are actively pursuing four suspects following a violent aggravated robbery that left a police officer critically injured.
D/Cpl Saturday Sebastian, 38, a scenes of crime officer, was attacked and severely cut with pangas (machetes) early Friday morning, May 10th, at approximately 2:00 am.
The incident occurred at Ihanga Trading Centre in Bubaare Sub-county. D/Cpl Sebastian was riding his motorcycle, registration number UFZ316X, returning to Rubanda Central Police Station (CPS) from Kabale Town when he was ambushed by four men on two motorcycles. The suspects, armed with pangas, demanded he surrender his motorcycle.
When D/Cpl Sebastian resisted, he sought refuge at a nearby home. However, the assailants pursued him, inflicting serious wounds to his head, arms, and shoulder. Local residents intervened, causing the suspects to flee the scene.
Good Samaritans rushed the injured officer to Rugarama Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. Rubanda CPS officers have visited the scene and collected evidence.
ASP Maate Elly, the Kigezi Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway.
Police are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to the arrest of the perpetrators. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities immediately. The suspects will face charges of aggravated robbery and assault once apprehended.
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