Police in Kira Division have arrested a suspected serial robber during a targeted security operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks in the area.
The suspect was arrested during an intelligence-led operation after a rise in street robberies targeting residents and small businesses in Kira Municipality.
Authorities say the suspect is linked to a group behind several violent theft incidents reported in recent weeks, mainly in residential areas where victims were attacked in the evening.
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Police recovered items believed to have been used in the robberies, though full details have not yet been officially released as investigations continue.
Residents have raised concerns over rising insecurity, prompting increased patrols and surveillance by security teams in the area.
Police spokespersons confirmed the suspect is in custody as detectives continue gathering evidence and pursuing other individuals linked to the same criminal network.
Security agencies have urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to support ongoing efforts to restore safety in the division.
written by @enock katamba
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