Police Foil Robbery at Nateete Betting House

Police in Nateete have foiled a robbery attempt at two Fortebet betting companies, leading to the death of one suspect.

The incident occurred on January 6, 2025, when a group of armed men attempted to rob the establishments along Nateete Masaka Road.

According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the suspects, armed with pangas, attacked the first Fortebet branch, making off with an unspecified amount of money. They then proceeded to another branch at Nateete Business Center with the intent to rob again.

However, swift police intervention thwarted their plans. Officers responded to the distress call and quickly arrived at the scene. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee, and in the ensuing confrontation, one of the suspects, identified as 25-year-old Kayongo Benard Nadumba, was shot to neutralize the threat. Nadumba was rushed to Mulago Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have since gathered statements from witnesses and recovered a wallet and a bunch of keys from the scene of the crime. Meanwhile, the Regional Flying Squad from KMP South has been deployed to track down the remaining five suspects who managed to escape. 

Investigations into the robbery attempt are ongoing as authorities work to apprehend the other suspects involved in the crime.