Police Arrest 12 Suspects in Mbarara City Over Human Trafficking

Story By uziah Tusaasire

Samson Kasasira PRO Rwizi Region

Police in Mbarara City have apprehended 12 individuals accused of trafficking 63 people aged between 17 and 30 years under the guise of providing employment opportunities.

According to Rwizi Regional Police spokesperson Samson Kasasira, the suspects lured the victims from districts as far as Arua, charging them fees ranging from UGX 120,000 to UGX 1.5 million. Once recruited, the victims were confined in rooms located in Kisenyi and Rwentondo cells, Kakoba Division, and were coerced into enticing others to join the purported company.

The victims, some of whom had been confined for over 60 days, were rescued during a police operation. The suspects are currently in custody and face prosecution, with police collaborating with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Efforts are underway to reunite the victims with their families.

Kasasira urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious recruitment schemes, warning against falling prey to fraudulent job offers.

The investigation is ongoing.

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