Police in Masindi have foiled an attempted armed robbery at Gaz Petro Station in Central Division, Masindi Municipality, arresting one of the suspected attackers.
The incident occurred at about midnight when two suspects riding motorcycle UGG 529P allegedly attacked a security guard deployed at the fuel station.
According to police, the suspects were armed with a pump-action shotgun and a knife and attempted to overpower, disarm and rob the guard.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects first tried to lure the guard into repositioning their motorcycle, apparently as part of a plan to attack him.
The suspects later allegedly held the guard at gunpoint, triggering a struggle during which the security guard sustained injuries as he resisted the attack.
A police patrol team responded to the scene and intervened, preventing the suspects from carrying out the robbery.
The injured guard was rescued, while one of the suspects, identified as Odoma Ronald, 43, was arrested at the scene.
Police recovered a pump-action firearm, a knife and motorcycle UGG 529P, which investigators believe was used in the attempted robbery.
The second suspect escaped and remains at large.
Police said efforts are underway to identify and apprehend him as investigations continue.
The Uganda Police Force commended the security guard for resisting the attackers and the officers who responded to the incident.
Police have urged security guards, business owners and members of the public to remain vigilant, particularly at commercial premises operating at night, and to promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns over armed robberies targeting businesses and security personnel, particularly during night operations.
