Summary:
- Joseph Bakaleke, the Kabale District Police Commander, reported that in the past month alone, the police have apprehended approximately 80 individuals in targeted operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within Kabale Municipality.
KABALE: Local Council One leaders in Kabale Municipality have decried the rising crime rate in the Municipality, and asked police to strengthen security patrols in the area.
The LCI’s leaders made the remarks yesterday while speaking during a general security meeting, which was held at Kabale Municipal Council hall in Kabale Municipality.
Addressing the gathering, Mujjasi Athanasius, the Chairperson of Igabiro cell LC1, acknowledged the recent efforts of the police in apprehending some criminals. However, he emphasized that crime remains rampant in the district. Athanasius recounted a recent incident in Kyanamira Sub County where a hawker was ambushed and killed during daylight hours earlier this month.
Betty Kyomuhendo, the Chairperson of Hospital Cell, and Naris Tumwesigye, the Chairperson of Rwamukundi Cell, highlighted the issue of youth unemployment, stating that many young people turn to crime out of desperation for survival. They cited a recent attack on a woman near Kabale District headquarters while she was en route to Kabale Hospital with her child for medical treatment.
CUE IN LCS…..ON CRIME…….RR//
Joseph Bakaleke, the Kabale District Police Commander, reported that in the past month alone, the police have apprehended approximately 80 individuals in targeted operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within Kabale Municipality.
SSP Ibrahim Saiga, the Kigezi Region Police Commander, urged community leaders to refrain from solely blaming law enforcement for the surge in crime. Instead, he called for the reactivation of security village committees to foster safer and more secure communities.
CUE IN SAIGA….ON SECURITY…….LUG/ENG//
