CATTLE THIEVES TIME’S UP! 50 Suspects Arrested in Mbarara Crackdown on Livestock Theft
The Mbarara district security committee has expressed worry over rising livestock theft, with at least 50 people arrested in the past month.
Mbarara District Resident Commissioner Nicholas Nuwagira says at least 50 people have been arrested in the past month in connection with animal theft.
Nuwagira says livestock theft has become a major concern in Mbarara District, with farmers suffering significant losses due to persistent theft.
He notes that at the recent security committee meeting, they agreed to deploy more security personnel from all security agencies and also intensify patrols and intelligence operations to curb crime.
Nuwagira says this follows the arrest of former Mitoozo Parish councillor Amos Mugumya in Kashare Sub-county over the alleged theft of 28 goats.
Mugumya was arrested on Saturday after a resident of Bisya Cell, Rubindi, reported that 28 goats had gone missing.
Police responded by deploying a police canine, which reportedly tracked the animals to the suspect’s home, where all the missing goats were recovered.
Nuwagiira says the suspect has been transferred to Bwizibwera Police Station for further investigations.
Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, says that intelligence reports show that stolen livestock is often transported to neighboring districts, while some animals are allegedly smuggled across the border into the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the Police 2025 annual crime report, a total of 7,208 cases of animal theft were reported countrywide in 2025, with a reduction of 0.2% compared to 7,222 cases reported in 2024.
Rwizi Region recorded the highest number of cases in 2025, with 857 cases, Mbarara with 175 cases, Isingiro with 165 cases, and Kazo with 148 cases, taking the lead.
GOT A HOT STORY? LET US KNOW!
Got breaking news, explosive secrets, or hard evidence?
Email us: redpeppertips@gmail.com
We accept tips, documents, videos, photos, and recordings—the more evidence you have, the better.
CONFIDENTIALITY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. SOURCES ARE ALWAYS PROTECTED!
About Post Author
