Nakaseke, Uganda: Police in the Savannah Region have recovered 19 heads of cattle stolen from a kraal in Muhangazima Village, Ngoma Sub-county, and arrested two suspects linked to the theft.
According to Savannah Regional Police spokesperson SP Sam Twiineamazima the cattle were stolen during the night of January 19, 2026, from their owner, Tumwiine Nathan. The case was reported at Ngoma Town Council Police Station.
Police said coordinated investigations led officers to a farm in Gomero Zone, Ngoma West Ward, where all 19 stolen cattle were recovered.
Two suspects — Gumisiriza Moses (51) and Rwakyankwanzi Sam — were arrested and are currently in police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
A third individual, businessman Ssebugwawo Robert, was initially detained after being found in possession of three of the stolen cattle at Ngoma Cattle Market.
Police said this development provided a critical lead that enabled officers to trace and apprehend the main suspects.
“Further inquiries led to the recovery of seven additional cattle believed to have been stolen from other farmers. Of these, four have been formally handed over to Edward Isanga, while the remaining three, belonging to Tandeka, are being held at Ngoma Police Station pending verification and official handover procedures,” Twiineamazima states.
Police commended community members whose cooperation and timely information contributed to the successful recovery operation and urged livestock owners to remain vigilant, strengthen security around their kraals, and promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
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