Dokolo, Uganda | Shock gripped residents of Dokolo Town on Monday morning after a man posing as an official from the Inspector General of Government (IGG) office robbed a petrol station of six million shillings in a daring daylight incident.
The robbery took place at around 9:00 a.m. at Dokolo Oil Company Limited, located in the heart of Dokolo Town.
According to company officials, the suspect entered the premises confidently, introducing himself as an IGG auditor on an inspection visit.
John Baptist Okello Okello, Managing Director of the company and Chairperson of Dokolo District Service Commission, confirmed that the suspect managed to gain access to the manager’s office in full view of the security guard and pump attendants before stealing the cash.
Okello explained that the man’s professional demeanor and claim of being an auditor made it difficult for staff to suspect any wrongdoing.
He said the incident was immediately reported to Dokolo Central Police Station, which has since launched investigations into the case.
The petrol station’s manager, Benard Olila, said he became the target of the robbery moments after welcoming the supposed IGG official.
Upon entering his office, the man suddenly drew a pistol, ordered him to remain silent, and tied him up using masking tape.
Olila recounted that the assailant threatened to shoot him if he raised an alarm. The suspect then took approximately UGX 6 million from the office and locked him inside before fleeing the scene.
Police were later alerted by staff members who found the manager restrained and traumatized.
Dokolo District Police Commander (DPC) Patience Baganzi confirmed the incident and said statements had been recorded from witnesses, including the security guard and pump attendants.
She described the robbery as “a calculated and audacious crime” and assured the public that investigations were underway to track down the suspect.
Baganzi advised business owners to improve security at their establishments by installing CCTV surveillance systems and ensuring strict verification of individuals claiming to be government officials.
The incident has sparked concern among local business operators in Dokolo, who say such crimes undermine public trust and threaten business stability in the district.
Police have not yet made any arrests, but efforts to identify and apprehend the suspect are ongoing.