Police in Kassanda district are investigating the murder by shooting of a police officer and a mobile money robbery incident.

Racheal Kawala, the Wamala regional police spokesperson, said the incident occurred on Monday, June 19th, 2023, at Kyakitanga Village, Manyogaseka Sub County, in Kassanda District.

Kawala said three suspected armed assailants reportedly attacked a mobile money shop that also doubled as a soda depot in Mubende district and made off with an unspecified amount of money.

According to her, during the chase, the suspects shot and injured Corporal Joseph Olaya, who succumbed to his injuries and was transported to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital.

“The suspects also took CPL Oloya’s magazine but left the firearm behind. Upon receiving this information, our officers, led by the Officer in Charge of Kiganda Police Station, immediately initiated pursuit of the suspects with the aim of apprehending them,” Kawala said.

She noted that a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with registration number UDX 755C belonging to the suspects has been recovered from the scene.

“We want to assure the public that our task teams are fully committed and actively working to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in this incident.”