BOU Theft: Police Officers, Private Guards Remanded

Several police officers and private security personnel have been remanded following a recent security breach at the Bank of Uganda’s main office in Kampala. The group, consisting of eight individuals, appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Among those charged are Sergeant Joseph Amone and Police Constables Wilson Ouma, Thomas Omach, Shafic Mungusho, and Brian Oryono, all reportedly attached to the Directorate of Counter Terrorism Tactical Unit. Also remanded are Alex Onduri and Solomon Orache, security guards with Ultimate Security Limited, alongside Morish Ocen from Saracen Uganda Limited.

They collectively face a charge of neglect to prevent a felony, with prosecution alleging they failed to act when aware of an ongoing break-in and theft at the central bank on May 4, 2026. The accused denied the charges.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and the case has been adjourned to May 29, 2026, for mention and a potential bail application. The break-in, believed to have occurred overnight, allegedly resulted in the theft of seven laptops. Investigators are exploring the possibility of insider involvement due to the apparent ease with which the perpetrators gained access and spent an extended period within the premises undetected.

This incident follows a pattern of security concerns at the Bank of Uganda. In September 2024, a significant sum of money reportedly went missing from the bank, leading to the arrest and charging of several officials from the central bank and related government offices. Those cases are still pending trial in the High Court.

This article is based on information from The Observer (Uganda).