By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
Police has arrested a man transporting stolen rolls of electric wire on a motorcycle near his rented accommodation in Namaliga East Zone in Bombo Town Council.
Kityo William was arrested on October 19, 2024, at around 5:30 AM, by police who conducted an operation based on information.
Whereas Kityo is not named as a former employee of Umeme, the room he was using was formerly rented by a one Waswa, who according to the Landlady had been a staff member of Umeme Ltd in Bombo, for eight years until two months ago.
ACP Rusoke Kituuma says when Kityo realized police presence, he fled the scene. The local area chairperson, John Baptist Male, and William’s landlord, Mrs. Nakityo Irene from Namaliga East Zone in Bombo Town Council, were promptly contacted.
When questioned about her tenants, the landlord disclosed that the room had been occupied by Waswa, a staff member of Umeme Ltd in Bombo, for eight years until two months ago.
She further indicated that Waswa had introduced the new tenant. A search of the room revealed it was being used to store stolen electrical items, including Six rolls of bare contact wires, ABC cables, A Umeme Yaka meter, Four steroids, One pole cap and Two earth wires.
Kityo William, suspected of transporting stolen goods via boda-boda, was arrested to assist with the investigation.
Meanwhile, Umeme posted on their X-Handle saying, “We at Umeme sincerely appreciate your ongoing vigilance in helping us combat these vices.”
