Ex-Radio Hosts in Bushenyi Accused of Burglary
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating a case involving two former radio presenters accused of burglary. The incident took place in Ishaka town within the Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, where employees of one of the radio stations in Bushenyi attempted to break into a store belonging to prominent businessman Livingston Ahimbisibwe, commonly known as Kihimbi.
The two accused women, Marry Komuhimbo Akiki, a former Marketing Manager and News Anchor, and a woman identified only as Moreen, a former Response/Cashier, were caught on CCTV footage trying to unlock the store using master keys.
Ahimbisibwe stated that he had lost a significant amount of property and initially suspected his employees were responsible for the theft until he reviewed the footage.
Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson confirmed that the two women are under investigation. They have denied the charges, claiming they were simply trying to chase a rat from their rented room to the store.
The case has been registered under SD REF. 09/04/08/2024.
