By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Police in Kampala have arrested three UMEME electricians for allegedly stealing UMEME wires, power connectors and drums of black cables.
The arrests took place over the weekend in the areas of Namugongo, Katwe and Ndejje-Mirimu zone.
Those arrested were identified as Kalumba James, aged 33 and Semuyaba Joseph, aged 28. Both suspects are electrical engineers at the UMEME, Banda branch and residents of Nsawo LCI in Namugongo. The third suspect Ezra Kimiah Mudhimbwa, a 36year old electrician, and a sub-contractor of Komolo Co. Ltd.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intensified its operations against acts of sabotage, vandalism and theft of electric wires and cables, with successful raids at two locations in Namugongo and Katwe, that led to the arrest of 3 UMEME workers and an assortment of exhibits.” The Police statement issued yesterday 25th April, 2022 reads in part.
Kalumba James and Semuyaba Joseph were arrested in Namugongo while Ezra Kimiah Mudhimbwa was arrested at Ndejje-Mirimu zone,
“At Ndejje-Mirimu zone, the search led to the recovery of 3 drums of electric wire cables and electricity connectors,” the police presser added.
“Such criminal acts do negatively impact our economy through vandalism of critical infrastructure, loss of electricity which affects businesses and communities within the affected areas.” It added.
Enanga appealed to the general public to share any information that will assist police in fighting this crime and bring those who destroy critical infrastructure to book.
