By Posiano Bwambale,
Police in Kasese District have recovered over one ton of electricity wires from suspected thieves.
The wires were found in a room occupied by Nyasio Kule, a resident of Katonzi Cell, Nyakabingo II1 Ward, Bulembia Division.
In addition to the wires, police also recovered tools believed to have been used for breaking into houses and vandalizing electric wires
The wires reportedly belong to Kilembe Mines Limited.
John Baptist Bukombi, the LC1 Chairperson of Katonzi Cell, told Journalists today that local leaders had been tracking the suspect for some time, who is currently on run. Mr. John Baptist speaking…
Jafari Kigutiha, the LC1 Chairperson of Basa Camp, mentioned that the division has been experiencing frequent thefts, with thugs mainly targeting items they can sell as scrap.
He noted that the suspect had previously been in police custody for theft-related offenses but was released under unclear circumstances.
Mr. Kigutiha speaking…..
Samuel Bwambale, a security guard at Kilembe Mines Limited, confirmed that several properties, including iron sheets, had been stolen from the company premises by unidentified individuals. Mr. Samuel speaking…
SP. Luke Mbusa, the Rwenzori East Community Liaison Officer, stated that police have seized the recovered items as evidence while they continue to pursue the suspect and his accomplices. End.
