By URN
The police in Hoima City have arrested 25 suspected criminals.
They were arrested on Tuesday night in an intelligence-led operation conducted jointly by the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers and the police in conjunction with other sister security agencies.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson said that they were compelled to conduct the operation following numerous cases and complaints registered about increased attacks on residents including pedestrians and motorists in the areas of Bujumbura, Kiryatete, Lusaka, Kinubi, Kyarwabuyamba, Kibaati and Kiganda all suburbs of Hoima city.
Hakiza says some of the suspects were found hiding in uncompleted structures in Kiryatete while others were found smoking marijuana in groups. He added that the suspects are currently undergoing screening before they are arraigned before the court to be charged accordingly.
Charles Wandera, a resident of Kiganda cell in Hoima West division says, they are being forced to spend sleepless nights following persistent attacks by thugs.
Hope Kyakuhaire, a resident of Kiduuma cell in Hoima West Division has tasked security to conduct more operations in the area to fight the increasing crime rate.
Casbert Kyomuhendo, a resident of Kinubi cell in Hoima East Division says, more operations need to be conducted by police and other security agencies following the escalating cases of thefts and house break-ins in the area.
In November 2023, Police in Hoima City and other sister security agencies arrested 47 suspected criminals during an intelligence-led operation.
The suspects were arrested from Kiryatete East, a suburb of Hoima City following complaints from area residents especially the business community regarding the escalating thefts and attacks by suspected criminals in the area.
