Police in Masindi has started investigating circumstances under which thugs attacked Karujubu police post and ran away with the NIRA machine used to register and renew national ID in Karujubu division.
People of Karujubu Cell in Karujubu Division Masindi Municipality have been left in shock after unknown thieves broke into Karujubu Police Post and walked away with equipment of National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA).
The incident happened in the wee hours of Tuesday morning at around 3am.
Solomon Asiimwe, the division chairman said he was informed by the officer in charge at 4am in the morning.
He confirmed that the thieves stole some of the equipment for NIRA including three laptops, long cable wire and some items were abandoned after police fired live bullets in air.
Asiimwe stresses that they are grappling with increased cases of theft asserting that thieves have resorted to waylaying residents and stealing coffee from gardens.
He therefore appealed to the district security committee to beef up security in their area mostly during this festive season.
He appeals to community members to report suspected thieves to any nearby police post or inform relevant authorities stressing that exercise has now paralysed thus appealing for immediate NIRA intervention for smooth running of the exercise.
Julius Isingoma, the Town Clerk Karujubu Division said that he was informed by the office attendant that thieves have attempted to break into the office of the accountant but failed to break the padlock.
He said this prompted him to report the matter to Masindi Central Police Station under SD REF 53/18/11/025.
When contacted for a comment, Suzan Nabunje Kiyengo, the district NIRA registrar confirmed the incident and that they are in touch with police to trace of the suspects.
Solomon Mugisa, the Albertine North Regional Community Liaisons Officer (CLO) also doubling as the regional Police PRO confirmed the theft and stated that they have commenced investigations.
He appealed to the community members to share information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects and tip the authorities in case any one is selling gadgets including laptops.