Armed Robbery on Highway: Suspects Pose as Passengers, Hijack Kampala-Bound Taxi Before Vehicle Is Recovered in Soroti

Police are investigating a violent highway robbery after armed suspects allegedly disguised themselves as passengers and hijacked a taxi travelling toward Kampala along a major route.

According to initial reports, the attackers boarded the vehicle at different points along the journey before overpowering the driver and taking control of the taxi while it was in transit. The incident triggered a security response after the vehicle went missing and its occupants were reported at risk.

Authorities later confirmed that the hijacked taxi was recovered in Soroti following a coordinated search operation. However, details about the suspects and the condition of the passengers at the time of recovery have not yet been fully disclosed.

Security agencies say investigations are ongoing to establish how the attackers managed to access the vehicle and whether the incident is linked to a wider pattern of highway robberies targeting public transport operators.

Police have urged taxi drivers and passengers to remain vigilant, especially on long-distance routes, as efforts continue to track down those responsible for the attack.

Source Dailymonitor