Police in Ntungamo District have arrested one suspect in connection with a burglary and theft incident that occurred on February 20, 2026, at around 11:00 PM in Sofia Town, Mirama Town Council.
According to Police, the incident happened at the residence of Kabagambe Isaak, a businessman operating at the Mirama border. Investigations indicate that after closing work at the border, the complainant returned home at around 11:00 PM and opened his door normally. Upon entering, he noticed his house was disorganized.
He proceeded to his bedroom, where he was shocked to find three intruders , two standing beside the bed and one hiding underneath it. He immediately raised an alarm and ran outside, screaming for help. The suspects escaped by using a hole they had dug behind the house. Community members responded quickly but failed to apprehend them.
The victim later rushed to Mirama Police Station and reported the matter, requesting support from the Police Canine Unit from Ntungamo Central Police Station.
Rwizi Region Police spokesperson Samson Kasasira said a team of canine officers and investigators responded swiftly to the scene. Kasasira explained that police sniffer dog “Yudah” was introduced to the scent trail from the crime scene.
“The dog tracked the scent for approximately 700 metres, leading officers to the home of a suspect identified as Itmana Denis, who was arrested. Another suspect, identified only as Junior, is currently on the run,” Kasasira said.
He added that a search conducted at the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of a hammer and an iron bar believed to have been used during the burglary. During interrogation, Itmana Denis allegedly confessed to participating in the crime.
The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue, while police intensify efforts to arrest the second suspect.
