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Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, Elly Maate, confirmed the arrests and stated that once inquiries are complete, the suspects will be presented in court to face charges.
KANUNGU: Police in Kanungu District have arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing three basins of coffee belonging to Tugume Laban, a resident of Kihihi Town Council.
The suspects, identified as Praise Agnes and Twongyirwe Justus, both residents of Kihembe Cell, Kihihi Town Council, are currently detained at Kihihi Police Station.
According to police reports, unknown individuals stole Tugume’s coffee from his compound on Sunday night. The stolen coffee, which had been left on the tapline, amounted to approximately three basins. Upon discovering the theft, Tugume reported the incident to Kihihi Police Station, prompting an investigation that included the use of canine services.
A police team, along with a sniffer dog, visited and documented the crime scene. The dog picked up a scent and tracked it for about 300 meters, leading officers to the home of Praise Agnes. Upon arrival, the dog stopped at her doorway, where the house was found locked. The area chairperson was called to intervene, and when Praise Agnes opened the door, the stolen coffee was recovered inside her house.
During questioning, Praise Agnes implicated Twongyirwe Justus, alleging that he had stolen the coffee at night for sale. Both suspects were arrested along with the recovered exhibits and taken into custody for further investigations.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, Elly Maate, confirmed the arrests and stated that once inquiries are complete, the suspects will be presented in court to face charges.
