By Our Reporter
25th Oct 2022
The Police in Soroti City have arrested five members of a criminal gang who have been terrorizing residents in the area.
Those arrested are Vincent Opolon, 68, Ronald Kato, 45, Isaac Opolon, 22, Peter Eyamu, 44, and Justine Opali.
The group was arrested following the robbery of 68 million shillings from a businesswoman Stella Apolot on October 11, 2022.
It is alleged that the thugs connived with a Boda- Boda cyclist Joseph Eligu to attack the victim who was carrying money in her handbag from home around 7:00 pm.
Information from the Police indicates that the victim had just picked money from her husband, Stephen Elobu who operates a business in Soroti town.
According to the East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman, Oscar Greg Ageca, the robbers were trailed through intelligence and arrested on Monday from Kigandani Cell, Kengere Ward, Soroti City East Division with an AK 47 SMG rifle number AK47-31048.
The police also recovered 35 rounds of live ammunition.
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