Police have arrested eight people in an operation targeting electricity vandalism in Kyengera Town Council and surrounding areas in Wakiso District.
The suspects were arrested between November 4 and 5, 2026, during a joint operation conducted by territorial police in Nsangi, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and MUMU Power Solutions Ltd.
In a statement, Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said the operation was aimed at combating the vandalism of electricity infrastructure and other related offences.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Naluwanga Clare, Nakumba Winnie, Sulaiman Titagia, Sseguya Edward, Kavuma Christopher, Kimbugwe Yasin, Lubowa Muhammad and Kabuguza Geoffrey.
Police said the suspects are being detained at Kyengera Police Station pending their presentation before the Utilities Court to answer the relevant charges.
Owoyesigyire commended the cooperation between security agencies and electricity sector stakeholders, saying joint operations were important in addressing electricity-related offences.
Police also warned members of the public against vandalising electricity infrastructure, noting that the practice disrupts service delivery and causes significant financial losses.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
