Naggalama Police have launched a manhunt for unidentified assailants who shot dead 18-year-old Agaba Simon during a violent robbery at Nkonge Captain Night Bar in Kyampisi Sub-county, Mukono District. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of June 12, 2025, when armed men stormed the establishment at approximately 2:00 am.
According to preliminary investigations, the robbers executed the young cleaner when he attempted to alert the bar owner during their raid. The assailants fled with mobile phones, cash, and other valuables before police arrived.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango confirmed:
Forensic teams processed the crime scene and documented critical evidence; The victim's body has been transferred to Kayunga Hospital Mortuary for autopsy; Eyewitness accounts from bar staff have been recorded; Active investigations continue to identify and apprehend the killers
Agaba, remembered by colleagues as a diligent worker, becomes the latest casualty in a worrying trend of violent nighttime robberies targeting entertainment venues in Central Uganda. Local leaders have called for enhanced security patrols following the incident.
