Dokolo, Uganda | Police in Dokolo District have launched an investigation following a daring burglary in which unidentified thieves broke into Oscom Uganda, an agent banking outlet, and stole millions of shillings in cash and equipment.
The incident happened on the night of 12th October 2025, along the Dokolo–Alebtong Road, and was discovered the following morning at about 7:00 am. when an employee arrived for work and found the door open.
According to the territorial police in Dokolo, the criminals gained entry into the premises by breaking the door and later damaged the safe that contained the money.
Early findings indicate that approximately UGX 68 million was stolen, along with teller machines and banking accessories used for services under major institutions, including Centenary Bank, DFCU, Post Bank, and Stanbic Bank.
Police said the outlet had no CCTV cameras and was not protected by armed guards, though two watchmen were employed, one stationed behind and another in front of the building.
Investigations revealed that the watchman assigned to the front of the outlet was absent that night.
A joint team of detectives from Dokolo Central Police Station visited the scene, where they recovered, breaking implements believed to have been used during the break-in.
A subsequent search in the nearby bushes around Angwecebange Primary School led to the recovery of a teller machine and coins abandoned by the suspects.
Dokolo District Police Commander, Patience Baganzi, confirmed the incident, saying three suspects had been arrested and exhibits recovered.
She said investigations were progressing to establish the identities of all those involved and to recover the stolen funds.
The Regional Police Spokesperson for North Kyoga, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, appealed to the public to share any information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects.
He further advised the business community to install CCTV cameras and strengthen security at their workplaces to deter such crimes.
The Chairperson of Dokolo Business Association, Abel Ekol, said business owners continue to face challenges with security, particularly during night hours. He urged traders to employ trained security guards and emphasized the need for additional police manpower in the area.
Fellow businessman Michael Obwor expressed disappointment with the level of vigilance among security personnel, questioning why thefts continue despite the presence of police patrols and trained dogs meant to track suspects.
The owner of the outlet, Oscar Okello, who was in Kampala at the time of the incident, described the burglary as a major setback to his business operations.
He said the loss was devastating, especially at a time when many small enterprises are still struggling to recover from post-pandemic financial challenges.
Police have maintained that investigations are ongoing, with efforts focused on tracking down all individuals linked to the crime and recovering the stolen property.
