The Police at Nateete have arrested a suspect involved in the theft of motor vehicle number plates.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Kawala Rachael, the suspect, 33 year old Semuju Steven resident of Busega was found with several number plates during the operation.
“Seven stolen number plates were recovered, including: UAH 286S, UA 309BQ, UA 682BZ, UAM 277G, UAN 796B, and UBK 264Y (pair)” she noted.
Kawala revealed that on the night of 11/02/2026, unknown persons unlawfully entered the compound of Lutamaguzi Patrick in Busega–Kabale, Rubaga Division, Kampala District, and stole a number plate from his vehicle, Reg. No. UAN 796B, a silver Toyota Opa.
In a bizarre twist, the suspect left behind a contact number (0759-353167) written on the vehicle, which later became a crucial lead in the investigations.
Kawala noted that following Semuju’s arrest, he led security agencies to locations where the stolen number plates had been hidden, in the areas of Busega– Kabale and Kiteemu Kivulu in Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District
“The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue, and he will be charged in court accordingly” she said.
