Police Arrest Four Suspects in Kisoro, Recover Stolen Property in Latest Crackdown on Criminal Gang

The territorial police in Kisoro have arrested four individuals believed to be part of a criminal gang that has been terrorizing the municipality. A series of intelligence-led operations have led to the recovery of several items suspected to be stolen. The arrests and seizures are part of ongoing efforts by the police to address the increasing cases of robbery and violent crime within the area.

According to ASP Maate Elly, the Public Relations Officer for the Kigezi Region, the joint operation was carried out by the police in collaboration with the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF). The raid, which took place on the night of October 13th into the early hours of October 14th, 2025, targeted key suspects in the Rukyerubuga cell, located in the Southern Division of Kisoro Municipality.

The four suspects arrested during the operation have been identified as:

Nkuruziza Innocent,Niyigaba Enock,Niringiyimana Julius,and Ainebyona Marvin

Maate added that the suspects were apprehended following a well-coordinated search of their homes. During the operation, police recovered several items that the suspects could not account for, leading investigators to believe they are stolen goods which included; One set of hoofers, three mattresses, Motorcycle registration numbers: 242DA, 269DH, and 051FX

The operation is part of a broader crackdown on the rise of simple robberies in Kisoro municipality, where victims have been attacked along roadways or near their homes. In some cases, the assailants, often operating under the cover of darkness, have stolen valuables from unsuspecting residents, leaving them injured in the process.

Over the past few months, several similar operations have been conducted in the municipality, resulting in numerous arrests. Many of these suspects have been charged and brought before courts of law. The police aim to curb the criminal activities that have been alarming locals and contributing to a sense of insecurity in the area.

In light of the arrests, authorities are urging members of the public who may have fallen victim to similar crimes to come forward and identify the recovered stolen items. The police are asking anyone who recognizes the items, or who has been affected by similar robberies, to visit Kisoro Central Police Station (CPS) and assist in the investigation.

 “We urge the public, especially those who have been victims of recent robberies, to come to CPS Kisoro and help us identify the stolen property recovered during this operation,” ASP Maate Elly said. “Your cooperation is vital in linking the items to the ongoing investigation and ensuring that justice is served.”