he Mityana territorial police have put up a serious manhunt for three male inmates, who escaped from the Mityana government prison on December 6, 2023.
Regional Police Spokesperson Rachael Kawala said, “Preliminary investigations reveal that the inmates were being escorted to their wards after meals, when four individuals jumped over the fence. While one was successfully re-arrested, the remaining three managed to escape.”
Kawala identified the suspects as:
Mfitumukiza Francis, 24 years old, from Rubange village, Murora subcounty, Kisoro district, facing charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
Nasasira Gideon, 37 years old, from Muko village, Muko sub county, Rubanda district, charged with aggravated robbery.
Hakiza Joseph, 27 years old, from Nyarubuye village, Katobo Parish, Nyarubuye subcounty, Kisoro district, facing charges of aggravated defilement.
Kawala said that a case of escape from lawful custody has been registered under Mityana CRB 1197, with ongoing search efforts.
“We urge anyone with information about the suspects to contact the police at 0800300118/0706034158/0757719965 or report to the nearest police station,” Kawala cautioned.
