Eight people, including Counter Terrorism Police officers and private security guards assigned to guard the Bank of Uganda headquarters, have been remanded by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court over their alleged failure to prevent a break-in and theft at the central bank.
The accused include Sergeant Joseph Amone, Police Constable Wilson Ouma, Police Constable Thomas Omach, Police Constable Shafic Mungusho, and Police Constable Brian Oryono, all attached to the Directorate of Counter Terrorism Tactical Unit and residents of Naguru Police Barracks in Nakawa Division.
Also charged are Alex Onduri and Solomon Orache, security guards employed by Ultimate Security Limited, as well as Morish Ocen, a guard attached to Saracen Uganda Limited.
The suspects appeared before Grade One Magistrate Rophine Achayo and were charged with neglect to prevent a felony contrary to Section 362 of the Penal Code Act.
Prosecution alleges that on May 4, 2026, the accused failed to take reasonable steps to stop unknown individuals who allegedly broke into offices and stole property from the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala.
According to the prosecution, the suspects were aware that a felony involving office breaking and theft was being committed but neglected to act.
All eight accused denied the charges.
State Attorney Allan Mucunguzi told court that investigations into the matter are still ongoing and asked for more time to complete inquiries.
The magistrate informed the accused of their right to apply for bail. However, the court heard that their files had not yet been uploaded onto the Electronic Court Case Management Information System, making it impossible to proceed with bail applications immediately.
The case was adjourned to May 29, 2026, for mention and possible hearing of bail applications, and the accused were remanded.
Investigations began after the Bank of Uganda confirmed a security breach at its headquarters on Plot 45 Kampala Road near City Square.
The break-in is believed to have occurred during the night of May 4, with at least seven laptops reportedly stolen from the premises.
Investigators suspect the suspects behind the raid may have spent nearly three hours inside the building without being detected, raising concerns of possible insider involvement.
Following the incident, joint security teams launched operations in several arcades in downtown Kampala targeting shops suspected of dealing in stolen electronics, including phones and laptops.
Security operations were carried out in City House, Kalungi Plaza, and Mutaasa Kafeero on William Street, where at least 20 people were reportedly arrested and detained at Central Police Station as investigations continue.
