The Nsangi territorial police has arrested eight people in connection with the alleged vandalism of electricity, in Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso district.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy PRO, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, said the suspects were arrested following a joint operation with officers from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and MUMU Power Solutions Ltd targeting electricity vandalism in Kyengera Town Council and surrounding areas between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Owoyesigyire revealed that the operation was aimed at combating electricity vandalism and other related offences.
“During the operation, eight suspects were arrested. They include; Naluwanga Clare, Nakumba Winnie, Sulaiman Titagia, Sseguya Edward, Kavuma Christopher, Kimbugwe Yasin, Lubowa Muhammad and Kabuguza Geoffrey” he said.
Owoyesigyire noted that the suspects are currently detained at Kyengera Police Station pending presentation before the Utilities Court to answer the relevant charges.
“We commend the collaboration between security agencies and electricity sector stakeholders in the fight against electricity vandalism” he said.
Owoyesigyire further warned members of the public against vandalising electricity infrastructure, as such acts disrupt service delivery and cause significant losses.
