Police, with the assistance of the Canine Unit, have arrested two suspects in connection with a burglary and theft incident in Lusaka-Kirombe Village, Makindye Division, Kampala.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala said the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. when the complainant was awakened by a group of four masked men, some of whom were allegedly armed with stones.
According to Kawala, the suspects threatened to kill the victim if she raised an alarm before forcing their way into the house.
“The suspects threatened to kill her if she raised an alarm before entering the house and stealing several valuables,” Kawala said.
The stolen items included a television set, a smartphone, and a bag containing money and a National Identification Card.
Kawala said the Canine Unit was deployed to assist with investigations, leading to the arrest of two suspects believed to be connected to the incident.
“With the assistance of the Canine Unit, two suspects have been arrested and are being investigated in connection with the burglary and theft,” Kawala said.
Police said investigations are continuing to identify and apprehend the other suspects allegedly involved in the attack.
