Police in Rukungiri District have arrested six suspects following an intelligence-led operation conducted aimed at strengthening security and fighting crime in the area.
According to the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the operation was carried outon the night of 6th April 2026 and 7th April 2026, at around 2:30am at a local bar located along Court Road in Rukungiri Municipality.
Maate said the suspects had reportedly camped at the bar while pretending to be drinking alcohol, something that raised suspicion among the bar owners who later alerted security authorities. Upon receiving the information, police officers swiftly responded and arrested the suspects for questioning.
The suspects were identified as Agnes Nayamba, 21, Jomitom Amazing, 18, Ronald Asiimwe, 28, Laban Orikiriza, 34, Ibrahim Sasirabo, a 16-year-old juvenile, and Asiimwe Ronald, 19.
Maate commended residents and business owners in the area for their vigilance and cooperation with security agencies, noting that community involvement remains vital in combating crime.
ASP Maate said security operations will continue across the entire Kigezi region to ensure the safety of residents and maintain a crime-free society.
