news 6 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Eight Suspects Arrested in Kyengera Over Electricity Vandalism

Ugandan police have detained eight individuals in Kyengera Town Council following a joint operation targeting electricity infrastructure vandalism. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eight-arrested-in-kyengera-electricity-vandalism-crackdown-5661004

Security forces in Uganda have apprehended eight suspects in connection with a crackdown on electricity vandalism within Kyengera Town Council and its surrounding communities.

The joint operation, which took place between November 4 and November 5, 2026, was executed by the territorial police in Nsangi. Authorities teamed up with officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and MUMU Power Solutions Ltd to carry out the raids.

Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, stated that the operation was specifically designed to root out electricity vandalism and its related offences. The suspects have been identified as Naluwanga Clare, Nakumba Winnie, Sulaiman Titagia, Sseguya Edward, Kavuma Christopher, Kimbugwe Yasin, Lubowa Muhammad, and Kabuguza Geoffrey.

According to police, all eight detainees are currently being held at Kyengera Police Station. They are expected to be presented before the Utilities Court shortly to answer to the charges against them.

Following the arrests, police commended the strong cooperation between security agencies and key stakeholders in the energy sector. Law enforcement reiterated warnings to the general public, urging citizens to refrain from destroying critical utility infrastructure that services communities.

Authorities emphasized that such illegal acts not only cause massive financial losses to the power sector but also severely disrupt service delivery for residents and businesses. Police confirmed that ongoing investigations into the syndicate are continuing.