Police in Kibuku district over the weekend were able to recover four guns that had earlier in the day stolen by suspected robbers and arrested two suspects.
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The incident unfolded when a prisoner who had had in May, 2023 escaped from the same prison joined a group of robbers who targeted the armory at Tirinyi Prison, making away with the four guns during Saturday night.
This however, prompted an immediate joint operation by Kibuku police, Tirinyi Prisons, and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kibuku, Samuel Musiho.
During the operation, three of the stolen guns were fortunately recovered behind Tirinyi Church of Uganda, while another was found within Tirinyi Trading Center along the Pallisa-Tirinyi highway.
Musiho expressed gratitude to the residents of Tirinyi Trading Center for their cooperation, which played a crucial role in the successful recovery of the firearms.
He however, urged residents of Kibuku District to remain vigilant in light of such criminal activities. RDC Musiho also issued a special caution ahead of the upcoming Christmas season, advising locals to stay alert as criminals often exploit this festive period to engage in robbery and extortion.
The two suspects whose identities were not revealed because it can jeopardize investigations are being detained at Kibuku central police station.
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