Gomba, (UG):- The Flying Squad Unit (FSU) in coordination with the territorial teams at Katonga Region and Gomba CPS, are holding in custody 10 suspects highly linked to the continuous theft of cattle from the State Farm in Kirasi, Ddegeya parish, Maddu sub-county in Gomba district.
According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the flying squad team dispatched from the Crime Intelligence Headquarters first arrested one Nyanzi Robert, a cattle dealer of Lwekibira village who was discovered to be buying stolen cows from the State farm.
“His arrest led to the tracking down of five other cattle dealers, who were also arrested. These include; Aliho Frank, a 29-year-old, cattle dealer of Kirasi village, Tatuleka Fred also of Kirasi village, Tumusiime Godan, a 30-year-old, cattle dealer of Kirasi village, Kanyerezi Willy, a 35-year-old, dealer of Kajumiro village and Gumisiriza Godfrey, a businessman of Kajumiro village,” Enanga said while addressing journalists on Monday, April 08, 2024.
An additional 4 (four), suspects were also arrested on the 5th of March 2024, at around 8 pm. These include; Bazibumbira Wilson, a 40 year old, veterinary officer, attached to the farm, Kirimunte Ronald, a 50 year old, cattle dealer of Kyamabaale village, Byarugaba Matiya, a 56 year old, peasant of Kigoma village and Gitta Ronald a 30 year old, Manager at the State Farm.
In unravelling the cattle theft racket, we discovered that the dealers conspired with workers at the state farm, to steal the cows. We will continue to work with our local partners to pursue all those responsible for perpetrating cattle theft from the state farm and dismantle their criminal racket. The intelligence-led operations are continuous and we like to applaud our Flying Squad teams and the territorial units in Gomba, for their efforts.
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