Two Arrested in Separate Robberies in Vatuwaqa and Raiwaqa

Southern Division Police have made arrests in connection with two separate robbery incidents that occurred over the weekend in Vatuwaqa and Raiwaqa.

The first incident took place in the Lalita Bhindi sub-division of Vatuwaqa, where several men reportedly broke into a business, stealing a safe along with various electronic goods.

Authorities were alerted to the robbery, and a suspect was apprehended shortly thereafter.

In a separate case, a woman walking along Gaji Road fell victim to an alleged robbery late Saturday night.

Demonstrating quick thinking, the victim pursued the suspect. With assistance from nearby officers, the suspect was arrested and taken into custody at the Raiwaqa Police Station.

Investigations into both incidents are ongoing, as police work to gather further details and evidence.