By George Emuron
BUKEDEA
Police in Bukedea central police station in Bukedea district are holding a 40 year old renowned cattle businessman for alleged cattle theft.
Jonathan Isaac Atum commonly known as Kabila, a resident of Kasoka village in Bukedea Sub County was arrested yesterday 25th May 2022 for allegedly stealing three cattle belonging to one only identified as Ojuku, a bar operator in Bukedea town.
Kabila was arrested yesterday evening after a long search by a police sniffer dog which ended in his bedroom.
Simon Osengor, the local council’s two chairperson confirms the arrests and says Kabila has a record of stealing cattle in the community.
Mr. Osengor also added that within a period of one month, over five cattle have been stolen by the use of small vehicles.
“We have experienced a new wave of cattle theft in this area, thugs stealing using small vehicles”, said Mr. Osengor.
Edgar Akankwasa, the district police commander, says police are investigating cattle files for James Apugulu, Monika commonly known as Covid19 and Kabila, both cattle businessmen in Bukedea town.
However, Apugulu was given a police bond while the other two are detained at Bukedea central police station.
