Police in Kisoro District have arrested four suspects accused of breaking into Nyakabande Sub-county headquarters and stealing government-owned mosquito nets.
The suspects have been identified as Nyiransaba Rose, Nyiravuganeza Ansiva, Nyiramutuzo Berina and Dukuze Pereratah.
According to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, the four were arrested following intelligence from members of the community and local leaders.
“They are currently detained at Kisoro Central Police Station and will be produced before the Kisoro Magistrate’s Court to answer charges related to store breaking and theft,” SP Tumushime said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Police did not immediately disclose the number or value of the stolen mosquito nets recovered during the operation.
SP Tumushime warned members of the public against stealing government property, particularly medical supplies intended to safeguard public health.
“We warn the public against stealing government property, especially medical supplies meant to protect people’s lives,” he said.
He commended residents and the LC III chairperson of Nyakabande Sub-county for providing timely information that led to the suspects’ arrest.
He asked anyone with information about similar cases to report to the nearest police station.
