The South Kyoga Regional Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a housebreaking and theft incident that occurred at the Airtel service office in Kumi Municipality.
According to the regional police spokesperson, ASP Stephen Mukombe, the break-in took place on the night of April 23, 2026, at an unspecified time.
The incident was reported by Sarah Akello, a resident of Bazar Ward, who alerted authorities about the theft.
Following the report, officers from the district Criminal Investigations Department (CID), accompanied by a police canine unit, visited the scene to launch an investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects gained entry into the Airtel service center through a window, subsequently breaking into a safe and stealing approximately UGX 40,750,000. Additionally, the suspects reportedly broke into a teller’s desk and stole an HP laptop belonging to the office..
The operation that led to the arrests was conducted by the Officer in Charge of CID, resulting in the apprehension of three male suspects: John Emorut, Dennis Robert Ocen, and Robert OpolotASP Mukombe confirmed that investigations are ongoing and assured the public that more updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses. URN