Police Bust Gang Accused of Selling Stolen Cars in DRC and Kampala

On June 3, the police Flying Squad unit conducted operations targeting motor vehicle thefts in the areas of Bunamwaya, Kalerwe, Mukono, and Ndeeba.

According to Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the operation resulted in the arrest of 13 suspects: Julius Musinguzi, Rashid Ssemyalo, Stephen Kasibante, Siraji Kibuuka, Sammy Kyazze, Bashir Bukenya, Mukasa Wamala, Kennedy Kyazze, John Wandera, Jerry Lubega, Teddy Nabuyondo, Paul Bijumbuko, and Moses Anguzo.

The operation also led to the recovery of several motor vehicles:

1. UAP 042N Noah (grey)
2. SSD 992BC Vitz (grey)
3. UBD 592G Probox (grey)
4. UAX 108E Noah (grey)
5. UAP 042N Spacio (grey)
6. UAX 827P Isuzu Forward
7. UAG 608C Isuzu Forward

According to the Police PRO, the Noah was stolen from Kumi and was originally registered under UAS 043Z. A case of aggravated robbery was investigated at Kumi Police Station under reference CRB 365/2024.

Kituuma stated that George Amoit and Godfrey Taika were arrested and remanded at Kumi Prisons.

The Isuzu (UAX 827P) was stolen from Kakumiro District and was originally registered under UBN 736K.

The police spokesperson mentioned that the Flying Squad team managed to disrupt the criminal activities of some gangs operating in the Central and Western regions of Uganda. One of these gangs is allegedly led by Wandera.

Kituuma added that one of the gangs is suspected of stealing lorries and selling them in Kampala and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The suspects are currently in custody to assist with further investigations into the matter.