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Shocking!! See How Thieves Raided Museveni’s Highly Guarded Farm – Stole His 10 Most Loved Cows
As the year draws to a close, law enforcement authorities report a surge in cases of cattle theft nationwide, with even President Museveni’s farm falling victim to such incidents.The escalating demand for livestock has driven thieves to target one of the state farms in Kisozi, Gomba district, according to information disclosed by the Uganda Police Force during an update on crime and security.
Hadija Namutebi, the Chief Political Commissar of the Uganda Police Force, emphasized the increasing trend of cattle theft and urged both the police and communities in cattle-keeping areas to remain vigilant. Namutebi, in her press report, shared details about a specific incident that occurred on November 16 in Gomba at New Farm, a branch of Kisozi state farm in Kifampa Sub County.Unknown individuals stole and drove away 10 heads of cattle from President Museveni’s farm to an unknown destination.
She Noted, “With the help of our canine department, we have arrested three suspects identified as; Julius Asiimwe, Muhamood Tibaijuka, and Innocent Umusiima.”
Despite the arrest of the suspects, the ten heads of cattle remain unrecovered. Namutebi assured that ongoing investigations are in progress and appealed to the residents of Gomba to assist the police by sharing crucial information.There has been an increase in cattle theft countrywide as we approach the festive season.
In Tororo, three separate incidents were reported, and all exhibits have been recovered; all four suspects are in custody awaiting advice from the RSA. In one of the incidents that happened on November 13, 2023, four cows were recovered, and two suspects were arrested to aid in investigations in Tororo district.The recovery was a result of concerted efforts by both the cattle owners and community members, “good Samaritans,” who partnered in the search for the animals and accordingly notified the Territorial Police of Tororo CPS.
The Police responded and arrested two culprits, Omuse Micheal and Obbo Vincent, in connection with the crime. This incident occurred in Amagoro2, Amagoro Ward, Eastern Division, Tororo Municipality, Tororo District, on November 13, 2023. The animals belonging to Issa Karim of the Amagoro A cell in Amagoro Ward, Eastern Division, Tororo municipality were recovered on November 14, 2023, from Morukatioe S/c in Tororo District. The suspects are currently detained at CPS Tororo.
In Kyegegwa, On November 16, 2023, thieves attacked Bulingo Village and drove away 29 herds of cattle from the kraal of Kauma Andrew to Wekomire playground, where they expected to sell them. Police were tipped off and swung into action. Two suspects, Arinaitwe Richard, 40 years old, and Baguma Alex, 30 years old, were arrested at Wekomire Playground, where 29 stolen heads of cattle were subsequently recovered.