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Police investigations into house break-in in Kirehe District last week, have led to the recovery of all the stolen items and arrest of all suspected thieves.
Thieves broke into two shops in Kamombo Cell of Mahama Sector last Thursday at about 4am, stealing varied items including bicycles, mattresses and radio receivers, among others.
Inspector of Police (IP) Emmanuel Kayigi, Police spokesperson for the Eastern Province, said that the alleged theft was reported, Police worked with the people and local leaders in the area in investigations.
“Residents managed to suspect one man in the neighbourhood only identified as Mbutoyurukundo and when Police officers went to search his house on Saturday, they found all the stolen items hidden in his house,” IP Kayigi said.
“Mbutoyurukundo also cooperated with the officers and named other seven accomplices, who were also arrested later,” he added.
All the suspects are currently detained at Mahama Police station as investigations continue.
“No one can commit a crime and go away with it; the public have learnt the meaning and significance of community policing and the existing strong bond between them and police almost leaves no room for wrongdoers to escape justice,” he noted.
IP Kayigi, however, said that house break-ins are rare in the Eastern region.
Aderite Hakizamungu, the Executive Secretary of Mahama Sector, also said that they had not experienced any case of house break-in, at least in the past one year.
“Most thievery cases we encounter are related to theft of domestic animals like goats and hens, but also not so common. Residents are so keen on fighting such crimes and that is why it’s even possible to identify those who indulge in any unlawful acts leading to their arrest and recovery of stolen items,” Hakizamungu said.
