The territorial police of Lira City Central Police Station on the night of September 12 conducted an intelligence-led operation in the areas of Kitgum stage, Lira taxi park, Camp Swahili, Ipito Aweno (Pipe), and the surroundings of Lira main market.
During the operation, the police apprehended 31 suspects and recovered from them house-breaking implements, dangerous weapons used for robbery, and illicit substances including opium and aviation fuel.
According to North Kyoga Police Public Relationship Officer, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, all suspects have been detained at the station awaiting the screening exercise.
“Screening will be carried out, and those found culpable will be investigated further and charged according to the law,” reads the statement authored by SP Okema.
This operation, he said, is part of ongoing “mob-up” strategies that the police will continue, not only within Lira City but also across other districts in the North Kyoga Region.
The primary objective is to ensure a crime-free society and reinforce public safety through proactive, intelligence-led policing.
SP Okema said that police remain committed to maintaining law and order, urging the community to cooperate by reporting suspicious activities.
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