
Police patrol officers in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, thwarted an armed robbery attempt, resulting in the death of one suspect during a pursuit operation. The incident occurred around 00:50 hours when a businessman and his wife were ambushed by three armed men while walking along Mukasa Road, according to preliminary reports.
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