KAMPALA-UGANDA/NEWSDAY: Three gunmen have raided a police station in Butambala burning it and aiding the escape of suspects.
Two civilians were killed in the melee.
A hot pursuit to intercept the criminals is underway, police said in a Saturday statement.
The raid occured at 11pm at Kyabadaza police station, police said.
“Kyabadaza police station, recieved a disturbance call from the LC 3 Chairperson (when) about two suspected cattle thieves on two motorcycles, were on the verge of being lynched by the community,” Katonga Regional police spokesperson, Lydia Tumushabe said.
Adding the incident happened at Kasule Ayanguwa village, Budde Subcounty in Butambala District.
” A task team immediately responded, rescued the two suspected cattle thieves and took them into custody at Butambala police station,” Tumushabe said.
But moments after, a group of three men on a bodaboda motorcycle, reached the scene at the village and started inquiring about what happened.
“They looked suspicious and the community threatened to arrest them, unaware that they were armed with a gun. The suspects drew out their gun and shot at the residents gathered, killing two instantly,” Tumushabe explained.
The deceased civilians have been identified as, Kalyango Ibra and Nsubuga Peter.
After murdering the duo, the assailants proceeded to Kyabadaza and attacked officers on duty and a fire exchange ensued which enabled the escape of suspects, including the two suspected cattle thieves.
“Although no officers were injured and guns lost, part of the offices got burnt.
At this stage, the motive of the suspects has not yet been determined. However, our evidence response teams are already processing the crime scene. In addition, our operational and intelligence teams have embarked on a mission to identify the attackers and ensure they are brought to book,” Tumushabe said.
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