Police in Kibuku district recovered four guns and apprehended two suspected thieves during an operation on Saturday. The incident unfolded when an inmate who had escaped from lawful custody joined a group of robbers targeting Amula stores at Tirinyi Prison, making off with the four guns overnight.
Responding swiftly, Kibuku police, Tirinyi Prisons, and Kibuku Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Samuel Musiho, launched a joint operation. Three of the stolen guns were found behind Tirinyi Church of Uganda, while another was recovered within Tirinyi Trading Center along the Pallisa-Tirinyi highway during the operation.
Musiho expressed gratitude to Tirinyi Trading Center residents for their cooperation, which played a pivotal role in the successful recovery of the firearms. He also urged residents across Kibuku District to remain vigilant due to recent criminal activities.
Additionally, ahead of the upcoming Christmas season, RDC Musiho issued a special caution, advising locals to stay alert as criminals often exploit this festive period for robbery and extortion. As the investigation continues, the two suspects, whose identities were not disclosed by the RDC, are currently held at Kibuku central police station.
Moreover, police detectives and UMEME engineers have visited the crime scene. Meanwhile, the deceased’s body was transported to Iganga hospital’s mortuary for a postmortem examination. This story encompasses the recovery of stolen guns, the arrest of suspects, and the RDC’s emphasis on vigilance amidst rising criminal activities, especially during the approaching Christmas season.
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