Kisimu Village residents apprehended a notorious thief.
NANSANA MUNICIPALITY – Tired of enduring persistent theft, residents of Kisimu Village, Nabweru Division, took matters into their own hands by apprehending a notorious young thief who had been terrorising the community.
The suspect, Derick Muwanguzi, 22, was caught early this morning after breaking into the home of Senjala Jao, stealing household items. He was captured alongside an accomplice, Sekitto Joseph, following a swift community response.
"When we checked the house in the morning, everything was gone. But luckily, neighbours had seen Muwanguzi lurking around," said Senjala Jao, the victim.
Enraged residents cornered Muwanguzi, beating him severely before local council leader Kijjambu Ali Mubiru intervened and handed him over to police.
In a remarkable recovery operation, authorities seized a substantial haul of stolen goods from the rented room of Muwanguzi. The recovered items include six flat-screen televisions, 420 pairs of shoes, numerous clothing items, including women’s dresses, and breaking tools such as hammers and crowbars.
The sheer volume of stolen items left villagers stunned, with many realising their missing belongings had been taken by the same thief.
"This isn’t his first time—Muwanguzi has been stealing for a long time, but today, he finally got caught," said one resident.
Kijjambu Ali Mubiru, the area security chairperson, confirmed that Muwanguzi has a history of theft and urged residents to pursue legal action rather than mob justice.
"We handed him to the police. Now, victims should go to court and testify so he can face full punishment," Mubiru stated.
Residents say theft has been rampant in Kisimu Village, calling for increased police patrols to curb the rising crime rate.
Authorities are now tracking down other possible accomplices and victims to build a stronger case.
