By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
A police dog, technically called a Canine Unit, in Wakiso Municipality has made a case for the efficacy of the Unit in tracking thieves and recovering stolen items.
This is after a Canine Unit on 1st August, 2024 at Bulaga B, Sumbwe, in Wakiso Municipality successfully tracked down stolen Shs2M and discovered it carefully concealed in a Piggy Bank, (Wooden Savings Box).
According to Police, a resident of Bulaga B reported the theft of her two million shillings to Bulaga Police. With the invaluable assistance of the police’s canine unit, officers traced the stolen money to a neighbor of the complainant identified as Nansiiti Olivia.
“A thorough search led to the recovery of a box containing 770,000 shillings, which had been cleverly concealed,” says Police.
This incident has emboldened the Police Canine Unit who are now calling upon the public to always seek Police help in cases of theft.
”The police are urging the public to come forward and request similar assistance in cases of theft, as the canine unit’s expertise proved instrumental in tracing and recovering the stolen funds in this instance. This successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of the police’s K9 unit in combating crime.” Says Police.
