Kampala-The police in Kabalagala are investigating circumstances under which Hussein Kakonge, 46, a guard with Security 2000 located in Muyenga, attempted to disarm a police officer of his rifle
It is alleged that Kakonge had sought refuge at night at Kabalagala Police station when he turned against Police Constable Junior Bamwesigye and attempted to disarm him only to be saved by nearby officers.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, PC Bamwesigye was manning the police counter when he was attacked on Monday at Kabalagala Police station.
“Preliminary information shows that Kakonge introduced himself to officers at Kabalagala Police Station as a guard and he claimed that he was stranded after his bosses evicted him out of the house. He said he was looking for a place to spend a night.” Said Owoyesigyire
He added “Our officers, under the police mandate of protecting life and property, they gave him beddings to rest near the counter. To their surprise, Kakonge woke up at night around 1am and attempted to disarm an officer at counter.
Kakonge is said to have started using a helmet to assault PC Bamwesigye and later tried to disarm him of his gun but the officer put up resistance until other officers, who were nearby, came and subdued the suspect.
Owoyesigyire says Kakonge was immediately arrested and is currently detained at Kabalagala Police Division.
He notes that police investigations on the suspect established that he has a military background.
“He joined the UPDF in 1996 and has previously served the UPDF in various missions in Somalia, fight against the Lord Resistance Army and others. After he returned from Somalia mission, he deserted the UPDF and later joined Security 2000, where he was also fired.” Revealed Owoyesigyire
He says police are currently working with the UPDF to ascertain more facts on why he deserted the army.
Officers around Kampala Metropolitan Policing area have been urged remain vigilant and alert while on duty since the threat of targeting their guns still exists.
The suspect has been charged with attempted murder, desertion and attempt to steal a gun.
