A team of detectives drawn from Buuri East in collaboration with officers from Kathare Police Station have arrested a suspect linked to a string of robberies in the area.
In a statement on Friday, October 25, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Fredrick John Mwenda was arrested following a tip-off from community members.
According to the agency, the operation led the officers to Mwenda’s hideout in Maili Tano village, Ruiri Rwarera location, Buuri East Sub-County.
“Upon a thorough search of the premises, the officers discovered a sterling assault rifle, serial number 001422, with its buttstock missing and barrel shortened.
“Additionally, they recovered 18 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition and a magazine wrapped in a nylon bag cleverly concealed in a basin full of clothes,” DCI said in their statement.
Following his apprehension, Mwenda was taken into custody and is currently undergoing processing pending arraignment.
