Police have recovered equipment suspected to have been used in forging motor vehicle and motorcycle number plates during a search at a home in Kabawo Zone, Mutundwe Parish, Lubaga Division, Kampala.
The operation was conducted on November 4, 2026, by officers from Nateete Police Division following information about an individual allegedly involved in manufacturing counterfeit number plates.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, officers responded to the information at about 10:30am and proceeded to the home of a suspect identified as Ssekitoleko Aloysius.
However, the suspect reportedly fled when police officers arrived at the premises.
Police subsequently searched the home in the presence of local council leaders, the landlord and neighbours.
During the search, officers recovered two tampered number plates, metallic figures ranging from zero to nine, and alphabetic letters from A to Z, which police suspect were used in producing vehicle registration plates.
Other exhibits included machines suspected to have been used in manufacturing number plates, spray paint, Uganda flag stickers and additional materials used in designing the plates.
Police also recovered a Samsung mobile phone and other items suspected to have been stolen.
Owoyesigyire said the recovered items had been documented and taken into police custody to support investigations.
“Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspect to answer charges in connection with the alleged criminal activities,” he said.
Police warned members of the public against producing, possessing or using forged motor vehicle and motorcycle number plates, saying the practices constitute criminal offences.
The public has also been urged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The suspect had not been arrested by the time of the police statement, and investigations were continuing.
