Police in Kanungu District have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of coffee in Nkunda Cell, Nkunda Ward, Kihihi Town Council.
The first suspect, Oliver Kasangaki, is accused of stealing dry coffee from Tushabe Adellah’s compound. The second suspect, Twakyire Herikan, was apprehended in Nkumbalaga Cell, Nyakatunguru Ward, also in Kihihi Town Council, after allegedly stealing fresh coffee from Muyambi Emerson’s garden. Her arrest followed a successful canine tracking operation.
According to police, the incident involving the theft of dry coffee occurred at an unknown time on Saturday night. Tushabe Adellah reported the case at Kihihi Police Station, prompting a response from investigators and the canine unit.
Police Constable Byaruhanga introduced police dog T/P 258 Clara to the well-preserved scene of the crime.
The dog picked up a scent and tracked it for approximately 200 meters to the store of Oliver Kasangaki, where it stopped and sat indicating the presence of the stolen items.
Inside the store, officers recovered the dry coffee, which was later identified by the complainant.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that case files have been opened. The suspects will be charged in court upon completion of the inquiries.
