Three Arrested as Police Recover Stolen Cattle, Slaughtered Meat in Kiboga

What the report says

Nile Post reported that police in Uganda have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers after a joint operation recovered part of a herd stolen from Kiboga District. According to the report, 10 cattle were taken from the kraal of farmer James Bwana in Bugabo Village, Ddwaniro Sub-county, on the night of July 16, 2026. The case was first reported at Ddwaniro Police Station, where detectives began inquiries after taking statements from the complainant and witnesses.

The report says officers from Kiboga and neighbouring Kassanda districts later traced leads to Bukuya Town Council. Wamala Regional Police spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi said the breakthrough came two days after the theft, when intelligence suggested the animals had been moved to Kassanda. Police working with Bukuya counterparts raided Kamando Village, recovering three live cows and sacks of meat believed to have come from two slaughtered cows. Bwana reportedly identified the recovered cattle as part of his stolen herd.

The suspects were named as Ssebiranda John, 24, Ggita Andrew, 30, and Byamukama Amos, 24. Nile Post reported that they were taken to Ddwaniro Police Station for further questioning and are expected to appear before the Kiboga Magistrate’s Court after investigations are completed.

Police said efforts are still under way to find the remaining five cattle and other possible participants. The case highlights the continuing security and economic concerns around cattle theft in livestock-keeping communities, where animals can represent a major household asset. Kigozi urged farmers to be careful when hiring people to care for livestock and warned the public against handling or trading in stolen animals or meat.