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Asiimwe Josephat, 30, a businessman from Bwambala, Rukungiri District, and Nakunda Javira, 34, a businessman from Buremba, Kazo District, are currently in police custody
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Mbarara – Police in Mbarara District have arrested two men suspected of stealing motor vehicle number plates and demanding ransoms for their return. The suspects, identified as Asiimwe Josephat, 30, a businessman from Bwambala, Rukungiri District, and Nakunda Javira, 34, a businessman from Buremba, Kazo District, are currently in police custody.
According to the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson, SP Samson Kasasira, the duo allegedly stole number plates from vehicles parked in various trading centers in Mbarara District during the night of November 26–27, 2024. They left behind phone numbers for the victims to contact, demanding payment in exchange for the return of the stolen plates. Acting on intelligence, police tracked and arrested the suspects in Rukungiri District. Upon interrogation, they led officers to the locations where they had hidden the stolen plates.
Seven stolen number plates were recovered and are now being held as evidence at Bwizibwera Police Station.
SP Kasasira commended the swift response of law enforcement and assured the public that the suspects will face prosecution. He further urged vehicle owners to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities in their communities. The suspects are set to appear in court as investigations continue.
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