Police Apprehend Motorcycle Theft Ring, Recover Stolen Vehicles and Parts

The territorial police in Kawempe have made a major breakthrough in their fight against motorcycle theft in the area. On the 19th of April, 2023, following a tip-off from a reliable source, the police successfully apprehended a group of individuals involved in the theft of motorcycles in Lugoba Village Urban Council, Kawempe Division.

Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyirwe said the suspects, identified as Mayanja Godfrey, Mukunda Charles, Asiimwe Brian, Katongole Reagan, Tamale Vincent, and Kayemba Elvis, were found in possession of stolen motorcycles and were planning to dismantle them for sale. He said police conducted a search operation and were able to recover several stolen items, including number plates, side mirrors, and number plate guards.

“Mayanja, who identified himself as a mechanic, was arrested from his residence in Lugoba Village Urban Council, where he had hidden stolen items. During his arrest, Mayanja led the police to Mukunda Charles, who was later arrested with a stolen motorcycle. Mukunda confessed to stealing the motorcycle from his boss and led the police to Semakau's parking yard, where they recovered another stolen motorcycle”, Owoyesigyirwe added .

Further investigations led the police to Asiimwe, who was found in possession of several stolen items. Asiimwe led the police to Tamale Vincent, who was also involved in the theft of motorcycles. Tamale led the police to Katongole Reagan, who had stolen a motorcycle from Kikoni Makerere.

Kayemba Elvis, a gatekeeper of a certain house where stolen motorcycles were kept, was also arrested, and the police were able to recover a stolen Bajaji boxer motorcycle.

The police suspect that there may be more individuals involved in this criminal activity and investigations are ongoing. The suspects have been charged and are pending prosecution. However, one Aka Mulugwala and others are still at large, and the police are urging the public to come forward with any information that may lead to their arrest.

The Uganda Police Force commends the public for their cooperation and urges them to continue to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. They remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will continue to work tirelessly to bring criminals to justice.