A security breach has been reported at the heavily guarded Bank of Uganda premises in Kampala, after unknown individuals broke in and stole seven laptops from the institution’s commercial offices.
According to preliminary findings by Uganda Police Force, the incident occurred on Monday morning, raising serious concerns about internal vulnerabilities within one of the country’s most secure financial facilities.
Investigators suspect the break-in may have involved collusion between the perpetrators and some members of staff, as well as elements within the security team. The suspects are believed to have gained access through the main gate—an entry point typically under tight surveillance.
The Bank of Uganda headquarters is widely regarded as a high-security installation, protected by regular police officers alongside armed military personnel. The breach has therefore sparked questions about the effectiveness of existing security protocols and the level of oversight within sensitive government institutions.
Authorities have since launched a full-scale investigation to identify those responsible and determine whether sensitive financial data may have been exposed. The stolen laptops are believed to have been used in critical banking operations, although officials have yet to confirm the extent of potential risk.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s financial sector, with experts warning that beyond the physical loss, the breach could have wider implications for institutional trust and data security.
As investigations continue, attention is now focused on tightening internal controls and ensuring accountability within the country’s most critical financial institutions.
