Police in Wakiso District have arrested eight suspects in connection with a motorcycle theft reported on April 13, 2026, in Mpigi District.
The case involved a boda boda rider from Nalya Nansese Village, Lugyo Parish, Muduuma Sub-county, whose motorcycle, registration number UMA 594BT, was stolen at around 8:00 pm.
According to police, the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kikaaya Village, Ssumbwe Parish in Wakiso District. The operation led to the recovery of the stolen motorcycle, along with three other suspected stolen motorcycles—UEW 155H, UEK 013F, and UER 546H—all Bajaj Boxer models.
One of the suspects, Bukenya Ashim, a welder, was reportedly found attempting to remove the number plate from the stolen motorcycle, allegedly to replace it.
The other suspects have been identified as 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 eight suspects are currently in police custody as investigations into the matter continue.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, SP Kawala Racheal, confirmed the arrests and recovery, noting that operations against motorcycle theft are ongoing.
