Thirteen suspected notorious thieves have been arrested in Kizungu cell in Kasese Municipality in Kasese district during Joint operation mounted by police and the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces, Kasese guide radio has learnt.
Speaking to Kasese Guide Radio shortly after the operation, the Kasese Division Police Commander, ASP Wilfred Bagenda confirmed the arrests during the operation he said was intelligence led.
ASP Bagenda later said they had broken into a racket of thieves who used Kizungu cell as a store for stolen property, as well as a distribution center for suspected narcotic drugs and killer hardware tools.
ASP Bagenda speaking………
Mr. Phenahas Wakibanahi, the local council one Chairperson for Kizungu cell said they were surprised to discover about three sacks of Cannabis in one Ms Annette Basemera`s house, a local resident, calling for proper investigations into the deal. Mr. Phenahasi speaking……
One Ms Harriet Masika not her original name, was however doubting if police would fully investigate the suspects she said will be released too soon under the cover of Police bond like it had happened before.
Ms Harriet speaking……….
Police however did not give any space for our reporter to reach the suspects. END.