KISORO – Police have netted over 20 suspected criminals in a sweeping two-day disruptive operation targeting criminal hideouts in Kisoro Municipality and the surrounding areas.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The development follows an operation conducted between May 18th and 19th, 2026, targeting known hideouts and lawless hotspots that had become safe havens for wrongdoers.
The raids swept through Kamonye, Karumena, Kisoro Hill, Nyamirima, Mikingo (all in Kisoro Municipality), and Natete Trading Centre in Nyakinama Sub-county.
Among the apprehended suspects is Niwagana Alex, a prime suspect in the recent murder of Nizeyimana James, bringing a glimmer of hope for justice to the victim’s family, who have been on edge following the gruesome incident.
The Kigezi regional police spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, confirmed that arrested individuals face charges including possession of narcotics (opium), striking at the heart of drug abuse plaguing several villages, obstructing police officers on duty, and illegal entry and stay.
Maate added that all case files have since been submitted to the Resident State Attorney (RSA) for perusal and possible sanctioning, as the police move to ensure the suspects are prosecuted without delay.
“Our officers carried out a two-day operation in Kisoro and arrested about 20 suspected criminals. Among them we have the main suspect on murder charges. Others are charged with drug possession, obstructing police officers, and illegal entry. We have so far sent their case files to the Resident State Attorney for action,” confirmed Elly Maate.
Meanwhile, the police said more disruptive operations are planned across the entire Kigezi region, as many criminals have run away from major towns to upcountry towns while trade order was being enforced.
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