Uganda, April 29 -- Police are currently investigating an incident where an armed assailant raided a family of five in Mirimu Zone, Wakiso District, demanding Shs5 million.

The incident occurred on Sunday when the mother, Ms Anita Ayebare, was having breakfast with her family, according to the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Mr Luke Owoyesigyire.

"The assailant, who was threatening violence, demanded the cash from Ms Ayebare. When she refused, the perpetrator turned his aggression towards her four children: Lucia Atuhaire, 2, Maria Zoe Ampaire, 5, Blair Musiime, 7, and Godius Ankunda aged 14 years," he said in a statement released on Monday evening.

Mr Owoyesigyire said that fortunately, the children were rescued by locals, al...