The Kampala Metropolitan Police South have registered success in operations against cattle theft and aggravated robbery, leading to the arrest of four suspects in separate incidents.
On March 7, 2026, a joint operation involving Police, the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), and local community members was conducted in Kasanje Town Council following complaints of cattle theft. During patrols in crime-prone areas, including Bimbi Swamp, officers recovered one white-spotted heifer. Police have since contacted the animal’s owner.
Police arrested Zimbwe Ramathan, a resident of Kyengera, who is currently detained at Kasanje Police Station and has been charged with cattle theft.
In a separate incident on March 9, 2026, at about 3:30 AM, three suspects armed with pangas broke into a residence in Kabaale B Ward and robbed Shs 570,000 and a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.
Police responded swiftly, surrounded the house, and arrested the suspects who had hidden in the ceiling. The suspects were identified as Sekitoleko Acram, Oluka Robert, and Mbazira Bashir.
Officers recovered the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Shs 240,000, part of the stolen money.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
Owoyesigyire also commended the community for their cooperation, noting that it played a key role in the successful arrests.
