By Our Reporter
NAKASEKE
Police in the Savannah Region have successfully recovered 19 heads of cattle that were stolen from a kraal in Muhangazima Village, Ngoma Sub-county, Nakaseke District.
According to Sam Twiineamazima, Spokesperson Savannah Region, the cattle were stolen during the night of January 19, 2026, from their owner, Tumwiine Nathan, and the matter was reported at Ngoma Town Council Police Station.
Following intensive and coordinated investigations, officers traced the stolen animals to a farm located in Gomero Zone, Ngoma West Ward, where all 19 cattle were recovered.
Two suspects, Gumisiriza Moses (51) and Rwakyankwanzi Sam, were arrested in connection with the theft 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, a lead that significantly aided police in tracking down 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.
“We commend the community members whose cooperation and timely information greatly contributed to this successful operation. We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant, safeguard their livestock, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” says Twiineamazima in a statement issued today, Friday, 20th February, 2026.
