Police in Rukiga District are investigating a burglary at Bukinda Cooperative Village Financial Services in Muhanga Town Council, where thieves reportedly made away with an unspecified amount of money and two laptops.
The incident occurred on the night of September 29 at about 2am at the SACCO premises in Kagunga Cell, Rutare Ward, according to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime.
Tumushime said unknown people broke into the financial institution before stealing cash and two laptops belonging to the SACCO.
“Police in Rukiga District is investigating a case of burglary and theft,” SP Tumushime said in a statement issued on September 30.
Police have appealed to members of the public with information that could help identify the suspects to report to the nearest police station.
SP Tumushime assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that police will pursue the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that those responsible are brought to book.
No arrests had been reported by the time of filing this report.
