news 11 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Eight security personnel charged in Bank of Uganda heist
Eight security guards, including five police officers, have been charged with neglect to prevent a felony following a break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters. They all pleaded not guilty and have been remanded pending bail applications. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eight-security-guards-charged-over-bank-of-uganda-heist-5455046
Eight security personnel, comprising five police officers from the Directorate of Counter Terrorism Tactical Unit and three private guards, have been formally charged in connection with a recent heist at the Bank of Uganda’s main branch in Kampala.
The accused appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court and face a charge of neglect to prevent a felony, as stipulated under Section 362 of the Penal Code Act. All defendants entered a plea of not guilty.
Grade One Magistrate Rophine Achayo informed the accused of their right to apply for bail but noted that the process could not commence immediately due to pending document uploads to the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS). Consequently, they were remanded until May 29 for their bail hearing.
The police officers charged are Sgt. Joseph Amone and constables Wilson Ouma, Thomas Omach, Shafic Mungusho, and Brian Oryono, who were specifically assigned to the central bank. The private security personnel include Alex Onduri and Solomon Orache from Ultimate Security Ltd, and Morish Ocen from Saracen Uganda Limited.
Prosecutor Allan Mucunguzi informed the court that the accused, along with accomplices still at large, allegedly failed to take reasonable measures to prevent the office breaking and theft that occurred at the Bank of Uganda headquarters on May 4, 2026. The state’s case suggests the guards were aware of the ongoing crime but neglected to intervene.
Investigations into the incident are reportedly ongoing. The charges come in the wake of a significant security breach at a key national institution, raising public concerns.
Details regarding the value of the stolen property were not disclosed by the prosecution, nor was information provided on whether individuals directly involved in the theft have been apprehended. The eight accused are scheduled to reappear in court on May 29.