This story was compiled by Hon Tugume Muzafaru Senior News Reporter in Rubirizi for media coverage call 0792269259.
According to SP Gumisiriza Keneth Kabwigo The District Police Commander Mbarara Central police Station confirmed the operation said that the operation was aimed at eliminating thefty, reducing the criminals , restoring peace and protecting traders property urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting criminals to ensure that lawlessness ends in Mbarara City.
This operation come after traders complained about theft that had become too much which brings insecurity, traders said some street kids were stealing and breaking their shops, stealing their money and phones and attacking vendors in the way
That is why police decided to carry out an operation to arrest street kids suspected of stealing from traders and breaking their shops And police is committed to ensure that peace returns to Mbarara City residents and vendors.
He further added that police operation were conducted in areas of Kisenyi, Independence Park,Kakyeka, Nyamityobora and Makhan Singh Street etc the operation ended with the arrest of 70 people, among them 50 children and 20 were adults highlighted that Among them 09 are refugees from Nakivale 02 are Rwandese illegal immigrants, and 01 Tanzanian illegal immigrant and the suspects are detained at Mbarara CPS pending screening and further necessary action highlighted that police is very ready and committed to protect residents and their property to ensure that theft and lawlessness are ended and operations like these will continue to be conducted until Mbarara becomes a peaceful city where traders do their business with confidence urged parents to look after their children asked residents to stop giving children in the streets because that is where theft starts.
