Police Hunt for Thugs Following Violent Attack on Rubirizi Resident
Police in Rubirizi District are actively pursuing a group of unknown assailants who reportedly attacked Bernard Ndagano,45, and stole Shs2,000 from him. The incident occurred in the early hours of January 12, 2025 around 2:00 am in Kasungu Cell in Kasarara Ward.
According to the Police spokesperson for Greater Bushenyi, Martial Tumusiime, the victim sought refuge at his aunt’s house after the attack. She reported that he knocked on her door pleading for help. When she opened the door, she found him lying on the ground severely injured and bleeding from deep cuts to his forehead, left arm and the back of his neck.
The victim recounted that as he was approaching the Rugazi Hospital mortuary, two unknown men started following him. In an attempt to evade them, he took a feeder road he often used to reach home. However, the assailants caught up with him, demanded money and when he attempted to flee, one struck him with a large stick while the other inflicted cuts with a sharp object. The attackers then took Shs.2,000 he had in his left trouser pocket before fleeing the scene.
After the assault, Ndagano managed to make his way home where he was subsequently taken to Rugazi Health Centre IV for initial treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later referred to Kampala International University (KIU) for further medical attention which included a CT scan.
The police have initiated an investigation into the incident and encourage anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in identifying the suspects involved in this brazen attack.
