In Summary: The suspects, identified as Samuel Okwakori, 57, and Erukana Ogwang, 32, are being investigated for possession of suspected stolen property, although police say ownership of the animals has not yet been established and no claimant has come forward.
Kibuku, Uganda — Police in Kibuku District have arrested two men found in possession of seven slaughtered animals during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected livestock theft in the area.
The suspects were arrested at Tirinyi Trading Centre at about 6:30am on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with two slaughtered sheep and five goats reportedly packed in two sacks, according to a police report from Tirinyi Police Station.
They have been identified as Samuel Okwakori, 57, and Erukana Ogwang, 32, both residents of neighbouring Ngora District.
Police said the operation was led by the Officer in Charge of Tirinyi Police Station, ASP Kajera Zadoki, as part of efforts to crack down on livestock theft in the area.
The recovered animals, comprising two sheep and five goats, were reportedly packed in two sacks, each with a stated carrying capacity of 100 kilogrammes.
Following the arrests, police opened a case of possession of suspected stolen property under reference number SD 07/10/11/2026, with the recovered animals being retained as exhibits.
ASP Kyempasa Wilfried, the North Bukedi Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the two suspects were being held in police custody as investigations continued.
However, police had not yet established the ownership of the recovered animals by the time of filing this report, and no person had come forward to claim them.
It was also unclear whether any livestock theft complaints had been registered with police or other security authorities in connection with the recovered animals.
Police have appealed to anyone who may have recently lost sheep or goats, particularly in Kibuku and neighbouring districts, to report to the nearest police station with relevant information that could help identify the animals and establish ownership.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the suspects’ possession of the animals are ongoing.
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