A deeply spiritual night at Lower Worship Ministry in Busukuma, Wakiso district took an unexpected and rather unholy turn when a group of thugs, armed with pangas and a pistol, decided to crash the service—not for salvation, but for smartphones and cash.
According to police reports, the divine disruption occurred at around 4:00 AM on Saturday when the armed gang emerged from within the congregation, brandishing weapons and demanding an “offering” that wasn’t exactly voluntary.
“At first, I thought it was some kind of church drama—maybe a skit about the trials of Job,” said Ivan Kavuma, a bewildered worshipper.
“But then they started shouting for phones and money, and I realized this was not part of the sermon.”
Grace Namata, another shaken congregant, recalled, “They pointed a gun at the pastor. I’ve never prayed harder in my life. I was about to promise God I’d never miss another tithe.”
The thugs, clearly not interested in repenting, made off with cash and several mobile phones, escaping on motorcycles.
Police later registered the case at Kasangati Police Station and urged churches to increase security—because apparently, even the house of the Lord is not off-limits to crime these days.
Meanwhile, in Kiteezi…
Not content with merely disturbing the faithful, another gang of about eight thugs, also armed with pangas and a pistol (apparently the trending accessories in criminal circles), stormed businessman Lawrence Lebajja’s residence in Kiteezi, Kasangati town council.
Masked and menacing, they made off with eight mobile phones, two laptops, and cash estimated at sh3 million, ensuring that Mr. Lebajja’s weekend plans were thoroughly ruined.
The Boldest Boda Attack in Kansanga
Two weeks ago, mobile money agent Eunice Nekesa had a very bad morning when she was ambushed by a gang of young thugs at 3:00 AM while riding to work.
Surveillance footage shows the criminals moving with the precision of a well-choreographed dance group—only instead of a performance, they delivered a swift kick that sent Nekesa to the ground.
In mere seconds, the gang swiped her bag, which contained sh6 million, three smartphones, sh7 million in a wallet, and a watch worth sh500,000—because clearly, these robbers had expensive taste.
Thanks to CCTV footage and cooperation from local boda riders, two suspects, Sam Okecho and Ashiraf Lubega, were arrested.
Authorities impounded several motorcycles, reminding thieves everywhere that crime doesn’t always pay—especially when you forget about security cameras.
Boda Rider’s Action Movie Escape
In Bukasa B zone, Wakiso district, a boda boda rider experienced his own Mission: Impossible moment when a group of fake passengers pulled out pangas and threatened to kill him.
However, instead of accepting his fate, the quick-thinking cyclist pulled off a daring escape—leaving his motorcycle behind as a parting gift for the thugs.
As crime continues to rise, the police have warned the public to remain vigilant. And for churches? Maybe it’s time to add “security checks” right after the prayer session.
