The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Hoima has remanded two Uganda Police officers and three civilians on six counts, including theft of motorcycles — some belonging to the Uganda Police Force — conspiracy to commit offences, and possession of stolen property.
The five suspects were arrested earlier this week after being linked to stolen motorcycles, including Bajaj Boxer registration numbers UFL 568Q, UBY 749W, and UBL (old), all reportedly belonging to the Uganda Police Force.
According to the prosecution, the alleged illegal activities were carried out between August 2025 and January 2026.
The two police officers have been identified as Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Denis Ssemaganda and Erias Kamugisha, both attached to Hoima Central Police Station.
The three civilians include Samuel Kamushaba, a boda boda rider; Wycliff Mbabazi, a private security guard; and Kasim, a mechanic — all residents of Hoima City.
The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate George Kunihira, who remanded them to Hoima Government Prison until March 10, 2026, after they denied the charges.
Magistrate Kunihira advised the accused to apply for bail, noting that they are constitutionally entitled to seek it ahead of the next hearing date.
Meanwhile, Albertine Region Police Spokesperson Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed that the two officers were dismissed from duty on the 24th of this month by Hoima Central Police and the Hoima Police Disciplinary Court on grounds of discreditable conduct and corruption tendencies.
Hakiza further revealed that the two officers had been in charge of monitoring government street security cameras across the city.
He said the case should serve as a reminder about professionalism within the force and emphasized the importance of accountability in public service delivery.