Police in Kyegegwa District have arrested Bakebelamu Teopista for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a goat.
The suspect, a resident of Kasambya Village in Kyegegwa Town Council, is accused of breaking into a farmer’s home on Wednesday night at an unknown time, stealing a goat and slaughtering it about 10 meters from the residence.
After receiving the report, Kyegegwa Police deployed a team of investigators along with a K9 unit to the scene, which had been well preserved.
Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said a sniffer dog, Bruno, picked up a human scent and tracked it for about one kilometer, leading officers to the suspect’s residence. The suspect is also reported to operate a butcher stall.
Rusoke added that the suspect was arrested, and the skin of the stolen goat, identified by the complainant was recovered as evidence. Investigations are ongoing.
