By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
JINJA
The RPC Kiira region SSP Charles Nsaba on Monday 19th October 2026 stated that the region continues to register major breakthroughs in combating motorcycle related crimes. He attributed this operational success to sustained community vigilance and inter agency coordination.
He further stated that the ongoing targeted intelligence driven crack down on property criminality reinforces the National Development Plan 1V (NDP 1V) and Uganda Vision 2040 given then social and economic significance of motorcycles in the country through supporting livelihoods and facilitating the transportation sector.
“Accordingly, to the successful operations conducted between the period of 14-17 October, 2026 in Buyengo sub county and Buyengo town council, thirty suspected stolen motorcycles have been recovered and three ring leaders arrested marking remarkable achievement in efforts to strengthen public safety, public confidence and conductive business environment in the region. The operation is being led by the DPC Kakira SP Tai Ramathan.” Said SP James Mubi the Kiira Region Police spokesperson.
In the month of September 2026, twelve suspected motorcycles were recovered in areas of Buwenge town council, Butagaya Sub County and Kagoma town council. Additionally, nineteen suspects were taken to court led by the area DPC SP Salama Namutosi.
According to SP Mubi, the RPC instructed all commanders to focus on what he termed as area policing focusing on human rights based and proactive policing approach, bringing all culprits to book by conducting prosecution guided investigations and maintaining law and order in their areas of responsibility.
