Police has arrested a group of five men and recovered various items they had robbed in the city. The five are suspected of having a hand in several burglary crimes in Gasabo and Kicukiro districts of Kigali city.
The group was also found in possession with a DR-Congo registered vehicle which they have been using to ferry their loot into DRC including television sets, laptops and radios.
The group was arrested after a tip off from Community Policing Committees and local authorities who had been suspicious of the group’s dubious activities.
According to a security official at Rwimbogo cell, the group was suspected of being involved in dubious activities because they spent normal working hours at their house. “We immediately informed Police about the situation,” He said.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of one of the suspects Innocent Niyibizi on Monday morning after a burglary stint at Kagugu. During an interrogation, Niyibizi revealed the whereabouts of the rest of the group leading to the arrest.
Police Spokesperson Superintendent Theos Badege acknowledged citizens role in the arrest of the thieves. He urged the public to continue sharing timely information with security organs to enhance crime prevention.
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