Summary:
- According to Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, the suspects are linked to the case of Mbabazi Rogers, who was attacked and robbed of three mobile phones on November 18, 2024, along Mutebire Road.
KABALE: Police in Kabale District have arrested four suspects involved in a series of criminal activities terrorizing residents of Kabale Municipality.
The suspects, identified as Niwagaba Brian alias Kajungu Saison, Owomugisha Micheal alias Kiboneire, Arinda Derrick, and Arinaitwe Ignitious alias Marvin, were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday morning at Ibaare Cell, Rushaki Ward, Southern Division, Kabale Municipality.
According to Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, the suspects are linked to the case of Mbabazi Rogers, who was attacked and robbed of three mobile phones on November 18, 2024, along Mutebire Road. The incident was reported at Kabale Central Police Station under SD reference number 38/18/11/2024.
Maate confirmed that police have recovered two of the stolen phones, while the third phone is believed to be in the possession of one Innocent Niwandinda alias Inno, who is still at large. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts are underway to arrest Niwandinda as well as another suspect, Mathius, who is suspected of flashing stolen phones to remove identifying patterns and alter serial numbers, making it harder for trackers to trace the stolen devices.
Maate emphasized that similar operations will continue to combat such criminal activities in the region. He also urged the public to embrace neighborhood watch programs and to report suspicious individuals to authorities before situations escalate.
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