KAMPALA – Police have arrested a private security guard accused of stealing a bag containing UGX 29 million in cash and 900 grams of gold valued at approximately UGX 500 million from a vehicle parked at a premises he was assigned to protect.
The suspect, Akena Justine, was attached to Magnum Security Company and had been deployed to guard Goldex Uganda Limited along Mawanda Road in Kampala.
According to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the theft occurred on 10th April 2026. The bag belonged to one Katuramu Maggie and was taken from a motor vehicle on the said premises.
“Following the theft, Akena reportedly locked up the premises and went into hiding,” Luke said in a statement.
After five days on the run, the suspect was arrested on 15th April 2026 at about 10:30 pm from Gaspa Village in Bweyale Town Council.
During interrogation, Akena reportedly admitted to committing the offence. Preliminary findings indicate that he had already used part of the stolen money to open a retail shop, from where he was eventually apprehended.
He is currently in custody at Mawanda Road Police Station as investigations continue and preparations for prosecution are underway.
Police have not yet confirmed whether the gold or the remaining cash has been recovered.
