Police in Gasabo district foiled a plan of three men who were trying to steal five motorcycles belonging to Association de Development et de Transformation Sociale (ADTS).
The three men were arrested red handed on April 28 at the stores of ADTS in Murama cell, Kinyinya sector of Gasabo district as they were loading the motorcycles on a truck registration number RAB 615C, Daihatsu type.
Those arrested include a security guard, who had a key to the store, a truck driver and another man, who had secured buyers.
They are currently detained at Gisozi Police station as investigations continue.
The security guard identified as Fidel Twagirimana, confessed to the crime adding that they had secured buyers in Biryogo, a suburb in Nyarugenge district.
“I had a store key and I opened for them (accomplices) and also helped them to load them on the vehicle,” Twagirimana, who begged for forgiveness, said.
Jean Bosco Kagorora, of ADTS director of finance said they came to know of the foiled theft the following day.
He thanked the Rwanda National Police for and saving their motorcycles and arresting the suspects.
Kagorora said the motorcycles are worth Rwf13.5 million.
Chief Supt. Danny Ndayambaje, the District Police Commander said the foiled plan followed credible information provided by members of the public who knew the trio’s criminal move.
“We have to continue working together to prevent such thefts and other criminal activities that might affect the public’s security and safety,” Chief Supt. Ndayambaje said.
He also appealed to the companies and the business community to always monitor deeds and conduct of their employees to help them find out trustworthy ones.
He further called upon the general community to always report in time anything that may threaten their safety.
RNP
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