POLICE STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF EIGHT SUSPECTS IN AN OPERATION AGAINST ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KYENGERA

Crime & Operations

Territorial Police in Nsangi, in collaboration with officers from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and MUMU Power Solutions Ltd., conducted an operation targeting electricity vandalism in Kyengera Town Council and surrounding areas between 4th and 5th November 2026.

The operation was aimed at combating electricity vandalism and other related offences.

During the operation, eight suspects were arrested. They include:

• Naluwanga Clare

• Nakumba Winnie

• Sulaiman Titagia

• Sseguya Edward

• Kavuma Christopher

• Kimbugwe Yasin

• Lubowa Muhammad

• Kabuguza Geoffrey

The suspects are currently detained at Kyengera Police Station pending presentation before the Utilities Court to answer the relevant charges.

We commend the collaboration between security agencies and electricity sector stakeholders in the fight against electricity vandalism. We also warn members of the public against vandalising electricity infrastructure, as such acts disrupt service delivery and cause significant losses.

Investigations are ongoing.

 

ASP Luke Owoyesigyire

Deputy Public Relations Officer

Kampala Metropolitan Police

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