{Police in Nyamasheke District has arrested seven men suspected to be involved in robbery in Bushenge sector.}
The suspects were arrested following information provided to the police by local leaders and residents of Nyamasheke District.
Reacting to the arrest, the District Police Commander, Superintendent of Police (SP) Justin Rukara said, “We had acquired information from local leaders and residents about the suspects and their areas of operation. Indeed, when we conducted an operation in one of the areas, we found them a very suspicious position where they seemed be waiting for someone to rob ”
He went on to thank the public for their cooperation and noted that, “Residents now understand well the concept of community policing and are committed to strongly fight crime in their region.”
He further advised that; “Anytime someone encounters a robbery or any other crime they should hurriedly inform the police
The suspects are identified as Amiel Niyonsaba, Joseph Rukundo, Samuel Hakizimana, Zachée Harerimana, Olivier Byiringiro, Sion Kwizera, and Emmanuel Nsengiyumva. They are currently held at Shangi police station.
Local leaders of Bushenge Sector and residents had tipped the police of possible areas where the suspects commit their criminal activities.
The DPC said that the suspects normally steal money and mobile phones from by-passers.
Among the suspects include three brothers; they were arrested recently in Kagatamu Cell of Bushenge sector as they staged an ambush to steal from early morning travelers. Niyonsaba, Rukundo and Hakizimana who live in the same house.l.
When police searched the brothers’ house, they found pellets of cannabis, which evidently has influence on their criminal behavior.
The suspects risk a jail sentence of up to two years if found guilty as stipulated by article 300 of the penal code.
The article states that, “Any person who commits theft without violence or threat shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of six months to two years and a fine of two to five times the value of the stolen property or one of these penalties.”
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