BY ISAAC MUMBERE
A popular restaurant operator along Crescent Road in Kasese town is under police custody at Kasese Central Police Station, Messiah Radio has learnt.
Mr. Moses Muhindo, who runs a goat’s meat restaurant opposite Skyz Lounge, was arrested last night from Kizungu in Nyakasanga Ward of Nyamwamba Division.
Rwenzori East Regional Police Community Liaisons Officer SP Luka Mbusa says Muhindo is accused of having stolen about 20 goats and sheep that he nearly slaughtered at around 3am.
According to SP Mbusa, an angry mob nearly lynched Muhindo when they realized that he was carrying animals that looked suspicious in the middle of the night only for him to be saved by police.
The senior police officer also cautioned hotel and restaurant operators against mixing meat of various animals like sheep and goats and have them all prepared at once yet some people are uncomfortable feasting on either. He emphasizes the need for openness and transparency especially while preparing meals.
Ms. Shamim Masika, a resident of Nyakasanga II says they have been losing their animals to thieves who have wreaked mayhem within the community. She, however, revealed that Muhindo has for long been a prime suspect in the theft of their animals.
Mr. Noah Kule, another resident also sounded similar sentiments highlighting that residents have been working to incriminate Muhindo once they realized he was involved in the perennial theft of their animals in the area.
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