Summary:
- The suspect, identified as Gerald Hakorimari, had just completed an eight-year prison sentence and returned to his home in Gase Village, Mbuga Parish, Nyakinama Sub-County, Kisoro District.
KISORO: A 40-year-old man, recently released from Mbarara Government Prison, has been arrested in Kisoro District for allegedly stealing 100 kilograms of sorghum and a bunch of matoke.
The suspect, identified as Gerald Hakorimari, had just completed an eight-year prison sentence and returned to his home in Gase Village, Mbuga Parish, Nyakinama Sub-County, Kisoro District.
Hakorimari’s arrest came after local residents raised the alarm, accusing him of stealing the items and allegedly delivering them to a commercial sex worker, Uwineza, a Rwandan national. Acting on the tip-off, angry residents apprehended Hakorimari and, under the leadership of Kisoro Hill’s LCI Chairperson, Sam Munezero, handed him over to Gatimba Police Post. He was later transferred to Kisoro Central Police Station.
Recovered from Hakorimari during the arrest were a 100-kilogram bag of soaked sorghum, a bunch of matoke, a panga, opium, and a matchbox.
Munezero condemned the theft, warning criminals who use Kisoro Hill Village as a hideout.
CUE IN MUNEZERO…ON THEFT……RR//
The complainant, Ronald Habimana, a resident of Kamonyi Village in Kamonyi Ward, Northern Division, Kisoro Municipality, expressed frustration over the growing theft cases in the area. He urged authorities to intensify efforts to curb criminal activities.
CUE IN HABIMANA….…ON SUSPECT……RR//
Hakorimari is currently detained at Kisoro Central Police Station, with the case registered under reference number SD REF 05/12/01/2025. As of press time, police have not yet released an official statement on the matter.
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