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By Mike Rwothomio Zombo Police in Arua District are having in their Custody Manega Hassan, 33, a driver and resident of Tanyanyika Cell, Arua City and Adoroti Ronald, 30, a casual worker and resident of Gallia Village, Yachi Parish, Madi Okollo District, for r
By Mike Rwothomio
Zombo
Police in Arua District are having in their Custody Manega Hassan, 33, a driver and resident of Tanyanyika Cell, Arua City and Adoroti Ronald, 30, a casual worker and resident of Gallia Village, Yachi Parish, Madi Okollo District, for reportedly stealing seven solar panels.
The suspects were successfully intercepted and apprehended with the stolen items by security team, comprising Field Force Unit officers and highway patrols as they were traveling in a Toyota Hiace (green in color, registration number UBE 661Y).
The incident that occurred on November 18, 2024, at around 9:00 PM, disrupted the project's operation, negatively impacting the local community, police said.
The solar panels were part of the Red Cross funded initiative facilitating water pumping project in Ayaayia Parish, Ajia Sub-County Arua District.
The West Nile regional Police Spokesperson Collins Asea said in a statement that, “Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspects, along with others who remain at large, dismantled and concealed the solar panels before attempting to sell them. Six solar panels were intercepted in Eruba Town during a police operation"
A case of vandalism and malicious damage to property has been registered and relevant statements have been recorded, as the vehicle used in the crime is in police custody. Efforts are underway to locate the seventh missing solar panels police said.
Police labeled the suspects as, “habitual offenders targeting community infrastructure for personal gain" and added that thorough investigation has been launched into the matter.
Relatedly, unknown thugs last week dismantled solar systems supplying water for the rural community in Zeu Sub-County, Zombo District, and plunging community into a complete crisis of confidence.