Police in Nateete are holding a man accused of disguising himself as a female domestic worker to allegedly steal from households after he was arrested over the theft of UGX 1.7 million from his employers in Mutundwe, Rubaga Division.
The suspect, identified as Kayaga Rayan, is alleged to have used the name Namirembe Rukia to secure employment as a domestic worker. Preliminary police investigations indicate that he disguised himself as a woman to gain the trust of prospective employers.
According to police, the suspect admitted during interrogation that he had been posing as a female domestic worker with the intention of stealing from employers. The admission forms part of ongoing investigations.
Police say Kayaga was most recently employed at a home in Mutundwe, where he allegedly stole UGX 1.7 million before being arrested.
His arrest followed a routine security screening at a church in Mutundwe before the start of a church service. After his arrest, his employers reportedly discovered the missing cash and immediately reported the matter to police.
Uganda Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue and will be arraigned in court upon completion of the inquiries.
Kituuma urged the public to exercise caution when hiring domestic workers by verifying their identities, backgrounds and references before offering employment.
He also appealed to the public to promptly report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station.
