Police rake criminals in Rukungiri
Police in Rukungiri district have arrested 72 people in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminals terrorizing the township. The suspects who were picked from hotspots were found with house breaking implements, smoking opium or wandering on streets at night.
Following screening on October 8 at 0940hrs, 26 suspects were charged with offenses including public nuisance, possession and smoking of opium and possession of house breaking tools with court proceedings underway.
Similarly, Kisoro police carried out an operation since last week, arresting 20 suspects with 8 appearing in court. Others are still pending court action on similar charges.
In Kabale, efforts continue to apprehend remaining key suspects. Four individuals were arrested over the weekend from Mpigi, Mbarara, and Kabale are set to face prosecution.
ASP Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson emphasized that these operations will persist across the region until criminal activities are significantly reduced.
