Samuel Amanya
Residents of Rubanga cell in Buyanja Sub County, Rukungiri district, have raised concerns about the resurgence of theft in their area. They note that this problem, which had ceased for a few months, has re-emerged, causing anxiety among the residents who fear losing their hard-earned property.
Kakunya Vincent, the LC 1 chairperson of Kishonga Upper cell in Rubanga parish, informed our reporter that a shop in Nshungyezi trading center was recently burglarized, resulting in the loss of items valued at over 10 million. He highlighted that despite their efforts to address the issue, the community faces challenges because some residents are aware of the criminals but are reluctant to identify and report them to the authorities.
Vincent appealed to the government to establish a police post in their area, believing that this would enhance their capacity to combat criminal activities that jeopardize the security of the community.
In response to the escalating theft, Agaba Emmy Rubondo, the LC3 Chairperson for Buyanja Sub County, attributed the problem to individuals who choose not to work and the prevalence of alcoholism in the area. Rubondo emphasized that theft is not confined to Buyanja alone but is also a concern in other parts of the district and Uganda as a whole.
He urged people to collaborate with law enforcement by reporting individuals involved in stealing to the authorities, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to curb theft in their community.
