Police officers, private guards remanded over Bank of Uganda theft
At least eight police officers and private security guards have been charged and remanded over the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala city. The accused include Sgt Joseph Amone, Police Constable (PC) Wilson Ouma, PC Thomas Omach, PC Shafic Mungusho, and PC Brian Oryono, all attached to the Directorate of Counter […] The post Police officers, private guards remanded over Bank of Uganda theft appeared first on The Observer.
Black News 
At least eight police officers and private security guards have been charged and remanded over the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala city.
The accused include Sgt Joseph Amone, Police Constable (PC) Wilson Ouma, PC Thomas Omach, PC Shafic Mungusho, and PC Brian Oryono, all attached to the Directorate of Counter Terrorism Tactical Unit and residents of Naguru police barracks in Nakawa Division.
Others are Alex Onduri and Solomon Orache, both security guards employed by Ultimate Security Limited and residents of Nsambya Zone in Makindye Division, as well as Morish Ocen, a security guard attached to Saracen Uganda Limited.
The suspects appeared before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court presided over by grade one magistrate Rophine Achayo, who charged them with one count of neglect to prevent a felony.
Prosecution alleges that on May 4, 2026, at the Bank of Uganda headquarters, the accused, knowing that unknown persons were committing a felony involving office breaking and theft, failed to use reasonable means to prevent the commission of the crime.
The accused denied the charges. State attorney Allan Mucunguzi told the court that investigations into the matter are still ongoing and requested for an adjournment. The magistrate informed the accused of their right to apply for bail.
However, the court heard that their documents had not yet been uploaded onto the Electronic Court Case Management Information System, prompting an adjournment of the case to May 29, 2026, for mention and possible bail application.
The central bank said the intrusion is believed to have occurred overnight, with seven laptops reportedly stolen during the raid. Investigators suspect the perpetrators may have spent nearly three hours inside the premises without detection, fueling speculation that the operation could have involved insider assistance.
Following the incident, joint security agencies sealed off several arcades in downtown Kampala in search of shops suspected of dealing in stolen phones and laptops. The operation targeted City House, Kalungi Plaza, and Mutaasa Kafeero on William street.
At least 20 people were reportedly arrested during the operation and detained at Central Police Station as investigations continue. The latest incident adds to a growing list of financial and security breaches that have recently rocked the Bank of Uganda.
In September 2024, over $17 million (about Shs 60 billion) reportedly disappeared from the central bank and was later traced to foreign accounts in the United Kingdom and Japan. Following that case, at least nine officials from the Bank of Uganda, the ministry of Finance, and the Accountant General’s Office were arrested and charged over allegations of orchestrating fraudulent payments to a purported contractor and directing the central bank to release the funds.
The suspects were later committed to the High court for trial by the Anti-Corruption court after investigations were completed. Their trial is yet to commence.
The post Police officers, private guards remanded over Bank of Uganda theft appeared first on The Observer.
