RUKIGA – Police in Rukiga District have apprehended two individuals, Baguma Brian (37 years) from Luhonwa Cell, Muhanga Town Council, and Twinomujuni Joseph (38 years) from Kirigime Cell, North Division, Kabale Municipality and recovered two stolen motorcycles.
The Motorcycles were recently stolen from Ariho Banner (35) and Mubangizi Innocent (45), both businessmen residing in Muhanga Town Council.
The incident occurred on 28/10/2023 at approximately 12:00hrs when Mubangizi Innocent reported the theft of his red Bajaj boxer motorcycle (reg.no. UEF 665 V) from the compound of Modern Primary School, where it was parked.
Investigation revealed that Baguma Brian was seen taking the motorcycle, mistakenly believed to be sent by the owner.
Brian was traced to Luhonwa Trading Centre, where he worked in a bar. After stealing the motorcycle, he relocated to Kamwezi Sub County, where he was apprehended along with the stolen motorcycle.
During interrogation at Muhanga Police station, Baguma Brian confessed to another theft involving a motorcycle (reg.no. UEJ 310 Y) belonging to Ariho Banet.
According to Elly Maate the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, the motorcycle was stolen from Nyekunama Catholic Church on 24/09/2023, while Banet attended Sunday prayers.
Maate disclosed that Brian led the police to Kabale, where the stolen motorcycle had been sold. It was successfully recovered and returned to Muhanga Police station along with the suspect, Joseph Twinomujuni.
Ongoing inquiries will be concluded, and the suspects will face legal proceedings in court.
