Police in Kisoro District have arrested three of their own officers after a resident was fatally shot during an operation connected to the recovery of a stolen motorcycle.
The victim, identified as Hassan Mwijuke, a 26-year-old boda boda rider from Gafuruzo Parish in Nyarubuye Sub-county, was shot during an encounter with the officers as they pursued a motorcycle reportedly stolen from Mbarara.
Police authorities confirmed that the three officers suspected to have been involved in the incident have been taken into custody to allow for thorough investigations into the circumstances that led to the shooting. The officers are currently being held as detectives gather evidence and record statements from witnesses.
Regional police officials said the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting has been recovered and secured to assist with forensic analysis as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The incident has sparked concern among residents of Kisoro District, with community members calling for transparency and accountability from the security agencies.
Local leaders have urged police authorities to ensure that justice is served and that similar incidents are prevented in the future.
Police have assured the public that the investigation will be handled professionally and that any officer found culpable will face the full force of the law.
Authorities have also appealed to anyone with information that could help the investigation to come forward and assist police.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
