Police in Kabale District have arrested 21 suspects allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries, theft, possession and use of opium, and snatching bags from travellers across Kabale municipality.
The suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations conducted between last Friday and Monday night. Among those arrested are prime suspects recently released from Ndorwa Prison who had returned to criminal activities, as well as individuals listed on the security wanted list.
The arrested suspects include Owamani Martin, Asiimwe Osbert, Kirabo Alex, Aryamba Elijah, and Byaruhanga Ronald, all linked to various robberies. Others, including Akankwasa Martin, Nuwagaba Joshua, Naturinda Obedi, and Akankwasa Gerald, were found in possession of and smoking opium.
Police said some suspects were arrested from Mwisi Kitumba Sub-County, Kigongi area, the vicinity of the stadium, and Mwanjari areas. During searches of their residences, authorities recovered numerous items including laptops, TVs, gas cylinders, clothes, and other assorted properties, which have been taken to Kabale Central Police Station.
Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the arrests, emphasizing that such operations will continue across the region to eliminate criminal elements.
Maate urged residents to cooperate with security personnel and local leaders by providing information that could help in apprehending suspected criminals in their communities.
CUE IN MAATE…..ON ARRESTS…..RR/ENG//
