8 gang members arrested for mounting illegal checkpoints

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NEWS-Rwizi region Police has 8 gang members in custody following a security operation targeting criminal gangs terrorizing the area.

Fred Enanga police spokesperson says, the gang was behind a series of illegal roadblocks and robberies in the region.

Police report shows that the suspects have been staging illegal roadblocks with an aim of robbing victims..

Those arrested were identified as; Akim Mugonza of Biharwe, Nuhu Muwonge of Biafra, Ukasha Kiyonga of Kamakuzi, Dominic Kakumu of Andrews cell and Kennedy Nsiimire of Nyakaizi cell.

In another operation, three additional gang members who included Darious Mukundane of Sheema, a former convict, Charles Namanya of Nyamityobora cell and Frank Lubega of Mandela cell were also arrested.

Mugume one of the victims narrated to our reporter noting that he was from a function heading towards his home in Nyakaizi cell, at around midnight and upon reaching Kakoba, found a log in the middle of the road that the thugs used to block his way.

He tried to manoeuvre his way, but was cornered after several thugs emerged from the bush and robbed him.

Enanga says the gang was tracked down using advanced intelligence and arrested on the October 20, 2022.