Summary:
- Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the developments, stating that the suspect is believed to have stolen over 30 number plates within a single month.
KAMPALA: Police in Kajjansi have arrested Mumbere Brian, alias Natamba, the prime suspect in a series of motor vehicle number plate thefts.
Following his arrest, an intelligence-led operation was carried out on January 1, 2025, in areas including Zana, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe. The operation resulted in the recovery of 16 number plates believed to have been hidden by the suspect to extort money from victims.
During interrogation, the suspect revealed additional locations where he had concealed stolen number plates, both within and outside Kajjansi Division.
On January 4, 2025, a joint operation involving officers from Kajjansi and Nateete divisions recovered another 15 number plates from areas such as Kisigula, Katale, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the developments, stating that the suspect is believed to have stolen over 30 number plates within a single month.
“The recovery of these plates is a significant step in addressing the issue of number plate theft, which can lead to serious consequences, including identity theft and misuse,” Onyango noted.
