Police in Kampala are holding three cows believed to have been stolen from an area suspected to be in Ssemuto, Nakaseke District.
According to police, on April 17, 2026, intelligence was received indicating that suspected stolen cattle were being transported in a motor vehicle to Masajja Kibira “A” Cell in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District.
Acting on the tip-off, a joint police team conducted an intelligence-led operation in Masajja, where they intercepted and recovered three cows along with a white Toyota Regius, registration number UAP 155D.
The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene before police arrived. However, three suspects were later arrested to assist with investigations.
The Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, said the recovered cattle are currently being kept in police custody as investigations continue to establish their rightful ownership and identify other suspects linked to the alleged theft.
Owoyesigyire appealed to livestock farmers and members of the public, particularly those who recently lost cattle in Ssemuto, Nakaseke District, and surrounding areas, to visit Katwe Police Station with proof of ownership to verify whether the recovered animals belong to them.
He also urged anyone with information that could assist the ongoing investigations to report to the nearest police station or directly to Katwe Police Station. Police say investigations into the matter are ongoing.
