By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Police has released names of arrested seven hardcore thieves who have been plying their trade on L. Victoria.
The seven were arrested on Boxing Day, 26th December, 2024 in an intelligence led operation by Uganda Police Marine unit aided by maritime intelligence.
ACP Rusoke Kituuma in a statement dated 31st December, 2024 identifies the seven as; Nkolo Katende (48), Lugolobi David (46), Sanday Frank (30), Maison John (30), Balikudembe Godfrey (42), Bwabye Kizito (46), and Kirunda Siraje (23).
The operation led to the recovery of stolen items including 02 Yamaha outboard engines worth 14 million Uganda shillings and fishing nets.
He says the arrests signify a breakthrough of ongoing efforts to combat maritime crime on the lakes of Uganda.
