Rwanda National Police

Police, on July 29, foiled a robbery attempt at Mimuri Bank Populaire branch in Nyagatare District.

The Eastern Region Police Spokesperson, Senior Supt. Bénoit Nsengiyumva said thieves, who were traveling in a Toyota Corona, tried to break into the bank at about 2:00am.

He said three people were apprehended red-handed as they tried to flee the scene in the vehicle.

The suspects are identified as Mulisa Idahemuka 45, Emmanuel Isiniyande, 26, and Charles Karangwa, 46.

Karangwa was shot and injured in the leg and is currently receiving treatment at Nyagatare hospital under the supervision of security personnel while the two others are currently detained at Nyagatare Police station as investigations continue.

“We had information about their planned robbery and we arrested them at the scene with over Rwf1.2 million which they had already stolen from the bank,” SSP Nsengiyumva said.

SSP Nsengiyumva thanked area residents that provided credible information that led to the arrest of the suspects, and urged them to continue with the cooperation.