By Henry Okello
TORORO
Police in Tororo District have dismissed as false reports circulating online that eight Arsenal fans were arrested on Sunday, May 24, 2026, over alleged theft of cattle linked to celebrations of the club’s Premier League win.
The viral posts claimed that the Territorial Police in Tororo had detained members of the “Arsenal Executive Committee of Tororo Branch” during victory celebrations and tied them to the theft of three cattle in Amagoro “A” South Village, Tororo Municipality.
Speaking on the matter, Bukedi South Regional Police spokesperson, Moses Johnson Mugwe said the information is entirely fabricated.
“Our attention has been drawn to a circulating information on social media indicating that the Territorial Police in Tororo arrested the Arsenal Executive Committee of Tororo Branch, during Arsenal victory celebrations,” Mugwe said. “That information is fake.”
Mugwe confirmed that the situation across Bukedi South remained calm throughout the weekend’s celebrations, with no incidents of arrest / livestock theft linked to Arsenal celebration reported to police.
“The situation in and around Bukedi South Region remained calm throughout the celebrations,” he added.
Earlier reports had alleged that arrests were made in the early hours of Sunday morning following investigations into the disappearance of the animals. Police say no such operation took place.
Police urged residents to disregard the false claims and avoid sharing unverified information online.
“The celebration in Bukedi South was generally peaceful,” authorities said, “and we urge the public to disregard the fake information circulating on social media.”
Authorities said they are monitoring social media platforms to curb the spread of misinformation that could cause unnecessary alarm in the community.
