An AK-47 rifle that was stolen from a police officer at Rwakaraba Police Post in Nyakyishenyi Sub County, Rukungiri District, has been successfully recovered, police have confirmed.
The firearm was stolen on the evening of July 26, 2025, at around 8:30 PM. According to reports, Police Constable No. 83982 Pius Muyambi had left his assigned weapon inside his room as he stepped out for supper at a nearby hotel, approximately 60 meters from the post.
Following an intelligence-led operation, the rifle was recovered on Tuesday from the home of a man identified only as Saturday, son of Byasigaraho, a resident of Runyinya Cell, Kahoko Parish in Nyakyishenyi Sub County.
Rukungiri District Police Commander (DPC), SSP Apollo Kyangungu, confirmed the development and stated that the firearm was recovered with only two bullets remaining.
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The prime suspect, who is currently on the run, had recently completed a two-year prison sentence for stealing property belonging to Ndago Gospel Singers.
Police investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fugitive and establish the circumstances surrounding the theft.
