Three apprehended in Kisoro district
Police in Kisoro district have apprehended three suspects in connection with an alleged case of aggravated robbery and malicious damage against a boda boda rider only identified as Ivan a resident of Busanza Sub County.
According to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred in Shozi village, Gisorora Parish, Nyakabande Sub County at approximately 3:00 am on August 4. It is alleged that Niyonsenga Jerome received a call requesting urgent assistance to rescue Ivan who was reportedly caught engaging in adultery with another person’s wife and was about to be beaten to death. Unable to secure a motorcycle at that early hour, Jerome contacted Happy Rosemary a resident near Julius’s bar where the incident took place.
Rosemary responded swiftly, rushing to the scene and witnessing a group of individuals including Julius the bar owner, Mfitimukiza Papius, Ssimwe and a person known as Vibe assaulting Ivan. When Rosemary tried to intervene and question Julius about the assault, she was also attacked but managed to escape and hide in a nearby kitchen along Kisoro-Kabale Road continuing to observe the unfolding events.
Eyewitnesses report that the victim, Ivan, fled towards the Eucalyptus trees after the altercation. Rosemary observed that Vibe and two other men pushed Ivan’s motorcycle—parked outside Julius’s bar—towards a nearby trench while Julius followed holding Ivan’s clothes. Julius then threw the clothes onto the motorcycle, lit a match and set the motorcycle ablaze. The motorcycle, a Bajaj Boxer with registration number UES203X was subsequently destroyed by fire.
Following the incident, the suspects returned to the bar and Rosemary left the scene. The next morning, she reported the matter to the area chairperson who initiated investigations. The case was later reported to Nyakabande Police Station prompting a scene of crime visit during which the unconscious victim was recovered and rushed to Kisoro Hospital for treatment.
The police have since recovered the burnt motorcycle from the scene. ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson confirmed that three suspects had been detained and are assisting police with investigations. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement authorities to ensure safety and justice in the community.
