Two arrested with suspected stolen motorcycles, spare parts in Iganga

What the report says

Police in Iganga District have arrested two motorcycle dealers and recovered four motorcycles, assorted spare parts and documents that authorities suspect may be linked to stolen property. According to Nile Post, the arrests came during an intelligence-led operation after police received information from the public and leaders of the Iganga Municipality Boda-boda Association about a dealer reportedly selling used motorcycles without clear proof of ownership.

The suspects were identified as Arafat Musenze, 32, and Joshua Kuzegera, 57. Police said the recovered items included motorcycles with registration numbers UDL 920P, UEC 298T and UDH 668H, plus an unregistered blue motorcycle. Officers also listed dismantled parts such as shock absorbers, engine blocks, engine housings and carburetors, along with a number plate, logbooks and sale agreements.

Busoga East police spokesperson ASP Michael Kasadha said preliminary inquiries suggest the pair had been trading in second-hand motorcycles for years and claimed to have bought bikes from brokers in Tororo without proper paperwork. He also said one recovered motorcycle had earlier been lawfully sold on instalment, but was later reported stolen after a payment dispute. Police are holding the suspects at Iganga Central Police Station on suspicion of possessing stolen property while investigations continue.

The case highlights a broader problem in East Africa, where police often link motorcycle theft to weak documentation and informal resale networks. In this instance, police urged owners who have lost motorcycles to help verify the recovered property and warned dealers to ensure purchases are supported by proper ownership records.