Police in Kampala have foiled an attempted aggravated robbery at a petrol station in Makindye Division and arrested three suspects.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the incident occurred at Nesta Petrol Station along Salaama Road in Salaama Parish.
Kawala said the operation was based on intelligence indicating a planned robbery targeting the fuel station.
“Police at Katwe have successfully thwarted an aggravated robbery attempt at Nesta Petrol Station, located along Salaama Road in Salaama Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District,” she said.
She explained that officers acted swiftly after receiving credible information about the planned attack.
“On 26th April 2026, police received intelligence about a planned robbery at the aforementioned location. Acting swiftly on this information, our task team responded immediately, resulting in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of four pangas,” she said.
The suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue into the attempted robbery and possible wider criminal links.
Police said identities of the suspects have not yet been released as inquiries are still ongoing.
Authorities have credited the operation to timely intelligence-sharing and rapid response, which they say prevented what could have escalated into a violent incident at the fuel station.
Investigations are expected to establish whether the suspects are part of a larger criminal network operating in the city.
