Police officers investigating a daring robbery at Equity Bank Matuu branch have identified and listed a former GSU officer as one of the prime suspects.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the gang behind the robbery was likely headed by the ex-GSU officer who was reportedly dismissed from the service due to misconduct.
Police are yet to release the name of the ex-serviceman, with reports indicating that he may have been involved in other past robbery activities in Matuu area.
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The two officers who were manning the bank at the time of the robbery; Constables Patrick Omusebe and Dorothy Opili are also being investigated for claims of aiding the heist.
According to a CCTV footage from the bank, the two officers behaved in questionable manner, before and during the attack, creating an impression that the robbery may have been an inside job.
For instance, Constable Opili left her spot outside the bank a few minutes before the robbery. She also left her gun there under the watch of Constable Omusebe. This was suspicious as officers manning protected areas are required to have their guns at all times.
Police issuing an update on the robbery incident. [Photo:Courtesy]
Additionally, the footage shows Constable Omusebe interacting with the robbers without being harassed, further creating suspicion that he may have been part of the planning.
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So far, the police have arrested Sylvester Kilonzo; a boda boda rider believed to have ferried the robbers away from the bank after the heist.
Another rider suspected of ferrying the other gang members is currently being hunted for. By press time, the bank was yet to be re-opened as it is still an active crime scene.
Additionally, it is still not clear how much money was lost during the heist, since neither the bank nor the investigative agencies have shared any information on the same.
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