The general public have been called upon to be wary of suspicious objects that could be explosives and report them to officials as soon as possible.
The call follows cases where grenades were recovered in Gasabo and Nyagatare districts, where they were secured in time before they could cause any damage.
On January 3, in Rusororo Sector of Gasabo, a resident identified as Emmanuel Muryashyaka, 27, found a rusty tortoise grenade at the Rusororo Police Station Compound. The area was cordoned by Police for further action.
In the same district on the same day, locals found a rusty tortoise grenade in Gasatsa Sector and they instantly informed Police which secured the place.
The same happened in Nyagatare District, Rukomo Sector, where workers discovered seven tortoise grenades while they were collecting stones for construction work. Police observed that the site used to be an EX-FAR defense.
The Police Spokesman for the central region, SP Modeste Mbabazi, commended the public for their keenness and working with Police to ensure that these explosives don’t harm lives.
“The areas were secured before any of the grenades exploded – and I thank the public participation in the endeavoring to create security. If any individual discovers any object that is suspicious, do not touch it and do not let children play in that area. Report to Police immediately,” SP Mbabazi said.
In the same spirit, he also cautioned the pubic against the illegal ownership of explosives and guns, which is a criminal offense that attracts heavy punishment.
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