Shock as 15 Suspects Escape from Police Custody

On July 16, 2023, an incident of escape from lawful custody occurred at Rwampara CPS in Buteraniro-Nyeihanga Town Council, located in Rwampara District of the Rwizi region. 

According to Police Officer, Akankwatsa Anthony who reported the incident, the escape took place around 1am Sunday morning, when suspects managed to break out of the male police cells through a hole they had dug from inside.

"PC Wanaria Christine No. 51832 heard the Rwampara police dog barking unusually, when she came out of the Counter Office to see what was happening, she realized that the male police cell was broken and suspects had escaped through the hole they dug from inside the cell," Akankwakwatsa narrated.

The suspects involved in various crimes, including defilement, theft, violence, drug possession, arson, and robbery, are Twimatsiko Ignatius, Aronda Salim, Ariho Erick, Muhumuza Barcklays, Tumwekwatse Yakobu, Nyesiga Jackson, Tujunirwe Medard, Baguma Rogers, Akampa Benson, Turinawe Laubel, Atukunda Lawrence, Mwijukye Joram, Tusiime Akara, Muhanguzi Ronald, and Kamugisha Denis. 

The authorities, including the District Police Commander, Scene of Crime officers, and Criminal Investigation Division team, visited the scene and initiated a search operation to re-arrest the suspects. Disciplinary action has been taken against the officers on duty for neglecting their duties, and an inquiry is underway.