8 arrested in electricity vandalism crackdown in Kyengera

What the report says

Police in Kyengera Town Council have arrested eight people in a crackdown on alleged electricity vandalism, according to Watchdog Uganda. The operation took place between November 4 and 5, 2026, in Kyengera and nearby areas and involved Territorial Police in Nsangi working with officers from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and MUMU Power Solutions Ltd.

Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said the exercise was intended to curb vandalism of power infrastructure and related offences. The suspects named in the report are Naluwanga Clare, Nakumba Winnie, Sulaiman Titagia, Sseguya Edward, Kavuma Christopher, Kimbugwe Yasin, Lubowa Muhammad and Kabuguza Geoffrey.

Police said the eight are being held at Kyengera Police Station and will be brought before the Utilities Court on charges linked to the alleged offences. The force also used the operation to warn the public against tampering with electricity installations, saying such acts can disrupt power supply and cause financial losses. Investigations are continuing.

The reported crackdown highlights the wider challenge of protecting electricity infrastructure, which in many places is vulnerable to theft, illegal connections and sabotage. In this case, police emphasized that joint action with sector stakeholders is important for enforcing the law and safeguarding service delivery.