Police in Wakiso is investigating circumstances under which seven motorcycles were stolen from a parking lot at Pacific Tavern located at Nakabugo trading centre.
The incident happened Monday, June 20 at unknown time.
According to Kampala Metropolitan police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire, the security guards allege that four men booked rooms at Pacific lodge at about 9pm on that fateful night.
“They also allege that while they were in the parking the four men started buying beers for the two security guards and two bar maids, before buying them chicken and chips,” he said
However, it is suspected that the food was laced with substances that made them fall asleep immediately after consumption.
One of the security guards who was a little conscious was assaulted by the four men, who overpowered him and robbed the seven motorcycles UFC 947 Z, UFJ 944C, UFP 400G, UFH 796Q, UFK 497D, UFG 328F and UFQ 499F.
Police has not arrested any suspects so far, however statements have been recorded from the four victims who consumed suspected laced substances and are currently receiving treatment from Nakabugo Health Centre.
“We have expedited the hunt for the suspects and more details will be availed as soon as possible. We however want to warn night watch men on guard beats to avoid consumption of substances from strangers,” said Owoyesigire.
