Following a case of motorcycle theft reported on 13/04/2026 at about 2000hrs, involving motorcycle registration number UMA 594BT, stolen from a boda boda rider, and a resident of Nalya Nansese Village, Lugyo Parish, Muduuma Sub-County in Mpigi District, Police in Wakiso have arrested eight (08) suspects in connection with the offence.
The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kikaaya Village, Ssumbwe Parish, Wakiso District. The operation also led to the recovery of the stolen motorcycle, UMA 594BT, along with three (03) other suspected stolen motorcycles, namely UEW 155H, UEK 013F, and UER 546H, all Bajaj Boxer models.
One of the suspects, Bukenya Ashim, a welder, was found attempting to remove the number plate from motorcycle UMA 594BT, allegedly with the intention of replacing it with another.
The suspects have been identified as: Bukenya Ashim (welder), Mutebi Denis (welder), Senono Tonny (mechanic), Katongole Salim (builder), Mutesasira Brian (mechanic), Wampande Alex (scrap dealer), Kiwewa Farick (mechanic), and Lukenge Sulaiman (boda boda rider).
All the suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
SP Kawala Racheal
PRO KMP
