By George Bukenya
Kyengera, Wakiso — Police in Nsangi have arrested eight suspects in a joint operation targeting electricity vandalism in Kyengera Town Council and surrounding areas.
The operation was conducted between 4th and 5th November 2026 by Territorial Police in Nsangi in collaboration with officers from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and MUMU Power Solutions Ltd.
According to a statement issued by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the operation was aimed at combating electricity vandalism and related offences that disrupt power supply.
The suspects were identified as:
- Naluwanga Clare
- Nakumba Winnie
- Sulaiman Titagia
- Sseguya Edward
- Kavuma Christopher
- Kimbugwe Yasin
- Lubowa Muhammad
- Kabuguza Geoffrey
Police said the suspects are currently detained at Kyengera Police Station pending presentation before the Utilities Court to answer relevant charges.
Authorities have commended the collaboration between security agencies and electricity sector stakeholders in the ongoing fight against vandalism.
Police further warned members of the public against vandalising electricity infrastructure, noting that such acts disrupt service delivery and cause significant financial losses to the country.
Investigations into the matter are still ongoing