Savannah Region Police have successfully recovered 19 heads of cattle stolen from a kraal in Muhangazima Village, Ngoma Sub-county, Nakaseke District.
According to Savannah Region Police spokesperson ASP Sam Twiineamazima, the cattle were taken during the night of January 19, 2026, from their owner, Tumwiine Nathan, and the theft was promptly reported at Ngoma Town Council Police Station.
Through intensive and coordinated investigations, police traced the stolen animals to a farm in Gomero Zone, Ngoma West Ward, where all 19 cattle were recovered.
Two suspects, Gumisiriza Moses (51) and Rwakyankwanzi Sam, have been arrested and are currently in police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
A third individual, businessman Ssebugwawo Robert, was initially detained after being found in possession of three of the stolen cattle at Ngoma Cattle Market. His information significantly aided police in locating the main suspects.
Further investigations led to the recovery of seven additional cattle suspected to have been stolen from other farmers. Of these, four have been returned to Edward Isanga, while the remaining three, belonging to Tandeka, are being held at Ngoma Police Station pending verification and official handover.
“We commend the community members whose cooperation and timely information greatly contributed to this successful operation. We urge the public to remain vigilant, safeguard their livestock, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” Twiineamazima said.
