Adjumani, Uganda – A female staff member at Fortebet in Adjumani Town Council is recovering from a gunshot wound after falling victim to an armed robbery on Saturday night.Eyewitnesses say two men, one wielding an AK-47 rifle, stormed the popular betting centre during peak hours.
The duo ordered customers and staff to stay still, before one of them fired two live bullets—one of which struck the female staff member in the left thigh.
The assailants made off with UGX 130,000 from the cash drawer and fled the scene to an unknown location.Adjumani Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Taban Peter Data, confirmed the incident and noted that investigations are underway.
“Police is investigating the matter and the victim is out of danger, undergoing treatment,” he said.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects.Story by Martin Okudi
