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Police in Gasabo has recovered a wide range of electronics said to have been stolen from various parts of Kigali in recent months.
The equipment includes 13 television sets, eight computers and 12 mobile phones. They were seized in an operation conducted jointly with local leaders on Wednesday and Thursday in the sectors of Kimihurura, Gisozi and Kacyiru.
Other recovered goods are three digital cameras, a projector, twelve external hard disks, a printer, generator and home theaters.
Two people (names withheld) said to be the brain behind this robbery in various parts of the city were also arrested. They are currently detained at Remera Police Station.
Supt. Modeste Mbabazi, Police spokesperson for central region said the arrest of the duo followed information provided by their accomplice, who had been apprehended earlier.
“We got information recently a man we had arrested earlier with four stolen flat screens that led to the arrest of the two others and recovered other stolen equipment,” Supt. Mbabazi said.
“The operation is still ongoing to arrest all those connected to this robbery ring and to recover other stolen goods,” he added.
He also appealed to the general public to always provide timely information when their goods are stolen and people they suspect to be connected in such criminal acts, to help to recover their property in time.
“Members of the public who are victims of such robberies can go to Remera Police station to reclaim their property, but they must produce supporting documents indicating that they are the owners,” he explained.
