The residents claim some of these thugs are known to security, but are left unpunished.
The thugs, often armed with crude weapons such as pangas and knives, are reportedly attacking people in various locations, including streets, building corridors, and homes, during day and night.
Ms Kellen Ninsiima, a resident of Biafra in Kakiika, Mbarara City North Division, told Daily Monitor in an interview that they have reported the thugs but no action has been taken.
“They drink and take all kinds of substances from morning hours. They later start hawking stolen merchandise ranging from clothes, TVs, shoes, and bed sheets. Some exchange these for food and alcohol,” she explained.
Ms Ninsiima said fear of retaliation has prevented some residents from reporting these criminals to the authorities.
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