Gicumbi — A man named Ndabamenye from Nyarubande Village, Nyarutarama Cell, Byumba Sector in Gicumbi District, was arrested after he was caught by a professional patrol after he stole a sheep and started slaughtering it.

This man was arrested after killing the sheep and cutting off its head, and had even started to skin it in order to slaughter it.

The head of Byumba Sector, Ngezahumuremyi Théoneste, said that the information about the man’s arrest was brought to the management by professional patrol officers.

He said: “We were informed by the patrols that the person I know stole a sheep. He had killed its head and started to slaughter it. Now he was caught with its skull.”

Ngezahumuremyi said that the stolen sheep belonged to Uzazigira Marie Gaudence, stressing that the administration of Byumba Sector has put efforts to prevent and deal with the theft that continues to occur in the area.

He said that a professional patrol has been established to work with the people in order to prevent crimes and maintain security.

He said: “We encourage the public to provide timely information on a person who suspects theft. It is productive.”

After his arrest, Ndabamenye was immediately arrested and is currently detained at Byumba RIB Station in Gicumbi District, while the investigation into the suspected crime continues.

The authorities continue to ask the public to continue to participate in the prevention of crimes, providing timely information on actions that may threaten security or damage other people’s property.