Residents of Katoma Trading Centre in Mahyoro Sub-county and Ntaburya in Kakatsi Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, are living in fear following separate night raids by suspected armed thieves.
The suspects, reportedly dressed in army uniforms and armed with a gun and a spear, allegedly rounded up residents, forced them into a single room, and subjected them to severe beatings before stealing money and savings boxes. The attackers also reportedly confiscated the victims’ mobile phones.
One of the residents says the victims endured severe beatings and lost their mobile phones during the attacks. The resident is now appealing to the government to intervene by strengthening security in the affected communities to prevent further incidents.
Meanwhile, Kakatsi Sub-county LCIII Chairperson Bright Tumuramye has described the circumstances surrounding the reported raids.
Tumuramye also spoke about the alleged army uniforms worn by the suspects and the weapons they reportedly used during the attacks.
No deaths were reported in the incidents. However, residents remain concerned about their safety as they call for increased security in the affected areas.
By the time of reporting, police had not yet issued an official statement regarding the reported robberies.