KANUNGU – Kanungu District have on Saturday 25th May 2024 acquired a K-9 Unit at Kanungu Central Police Station. The dog received is K-9 Code named Prince (Germany Shepherd).
The K-9 that was lacking was delivered from Police headquarters Kampala headed by AIP Kyesiimo Gabriel and its handler PC Otim.
According to Kigezi Regional Police Spokersperson ASP Elly Maate, this will bring an end to lack of dog services which were long overdue to curtail the rampant crimes of thefts of coffee, domestic animals and some other crimes.
During the handover, a number of local leaders were present and Police was represented by District Police Commader SP Kutosi Titus and other officers.
The Mayor Kanungu Town Council who doubles as district NRM chairman Godfrey Karabenda expressed gratitude saying this will act as a preventive tool for coffee thieves and other criminals.
The DPC also expressed gratitude and applauded the Inspector General of Police, Regional Police Commander, Hon Minister Chris Baryomunsi, Mr Garuga, Hon Kaberuka, Woman MP, district leadership and other stakeholders for the effort and support rendered towards bringing the K-9 (canine) unit. He asked the people to freely utilize its services once they have issues of concern.
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