Kaliro, Uganda – Territorial police in Kaliro have apprehended a 21-year-old boda boda rider and a 22-year-old driver suspected of stealing cattle. The suspects have been identified as Bwambale Moses, a resident of Kamwanyi zone in Gayaza, Wakiso District, and Muhwezi Living, residing in Kazinga on Gayaza Road, Wakiso.
The arrest occurred at Nabigere village, Bugonza Parish, Namugongo Subcounty in Kaliro District, where the suspects were intercepted while driving a Land Cruiser Prado TX with registration number UBD 599 U. The vehicle was carrying suspected stolen cattle and was en route to Kaliro.
According to preliminary investigations, on May 15th, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am, local residents observed the vehicle parked suspiciously in a bush. Suspecting the illegal loading of livestock, they promptly alerted the district police commander. A standby squad was immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arriving, the police found the vehicle already in motion. Attempts to halt the vehicle proved unsuccessful, leading to a chase. Police officers fired warning shots but the suspects continued to flee, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
Following the incident, the suspects were apprehended and four heads of cattle were recovered from the vehicle.
Muhwezi Living sustained serious injuries during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at Bumanya Health Centre IV.
ASP Kasadha Micheal, Regional Spokesperson for Busoga North, confirmed that statements have been taken from relevant witnesses, including the owners of the stolen cattle. “Further investigations are ongoing to establish more facts related to this crime,” ASP Kasadha stated. The police are working to determine the origin of the cattle and the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in the alleged theft.
The suspects are currently in police custody while awaiting further legal proceedings. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of cattle theft in the region and underscores the importance of community vigilance in reporting suspicious activity to the authorities.
