Police in Rubanda District are investigating an alleged arson incident in which a dwelling house and property worth millions of shillings were destroyed.
The incident occurred on Friday at about 5pm in Kitogota Village, Kagarama Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council.
According to the statement issued on Sunday by the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime, unknown assailants allegedly set the house ablaze before fleeing from the scene.
No injuries or deaths were reported in the incident.
Police said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire and identify those responsible.
“Police condemns such acts of criminality and assures the public that thorough investigations are ongoing to ensure culprits are brought to book,” SP Tumushime said in a statement issued on October 4.
He appealed to anyone with information that could assist investigators to report to the nearest police station.
