Rwanda National Police

Police in Kayonza district has arrested a local resident in Mukarange Sector following investigations into theft of industrial fertilizers and electronics from farmers in the district.

Desire Ndahimana, 34 was arrested on September 15 after Police recovered 33 sacks of the stolen fertilizers, from his house.

During the operation, Police also recovered from his house, an assorted electronic items that include two television sets, stabiliser, decoder, handsets and 42 television stands.

Ndahimana is currently held at Mukarange Police Station pending further investigations.

The Police Spokesperson for Eastern Province, Inspector of Police (IP) Emmanuel Kayigi, commended police partners in crime prevention for being actively involved in overcoming such security concerns in their neighborhoods.

“Investigations indicate that the suspect - and others like him that we have arrested in several operations in the past, were breaking into targeted houses, either by breaking doors, windows, or drilling holes in walls, where they stole varied items," IP Kayigi said.

"These are some of those acts that have been thoroughly investigated and those involved are arrested,” he added.

“By working closely with police and other law enforcers, residents will ensure that their neighborhoods are safe at all times.”

IP Kayigi reminded victims of robbery to always make instant reports in order for police investigations to commence immediately.

“It is important to always report to police; do not delay. We have cases where people come to claim stolen items yet they had never reported that they were robbed in the past. Therefore, good partnership entails providing timely reports to police at all times,” he said.

He further called upon the general public to verify with various police stations across the country, whether their stolen items are among those recovered.

He also called on residents to keep an eye on their neighborhood activities, stating that: “You need to know your neighbors and understand who they are, as part of your collective effort in Community Policing.”

Article 300 of the Penal Code stipulates that anyone found guilty of theft without violence or threat shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of six months to two years and a fine of two to five times the value of the stolen property or one of the penalties.