Police have recovered a suspected stolen Toyota Harrier and two cows abandoned in Wakiso District, while a 10-month-old baby who had allegedly been taken by a housemaid has also been found.
The recoveries were among three separate incidents reported by Kampala Metropolitan Police, which also confirmed that a search was still underway for the body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwater in Nansana.
In the first incident, police at Gganda Police Station in Nansana Police Division recovered a white Toyota Harrier, registration number UAU 758N, containing two cows in Gganda Nasere Village, Kyebando Parish, Wakiso District.
The vehicle was reportedly abandoned at about 5:40am on November 8 after its occupants allegedly attempted to divert towards an abattoir before fleeing.
Police said officers who responded to the scene recovered the vehicle with two female Friesian cows inside. One was described as a large black cow without horns, while the other was medium-sized, black and white, with short horns.
A panga and metal cutter were also recovered from the vehicle.
The police forensic team examined and documented the scene, while statements were recorded from witnesses as investigations continued to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
In a separate incident, police in Nansana are searching for the body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by fast-flowing water following heavy rains.
The incident happened at about 4pm on November 8 in Kyebando Kabulengwa Village, Wakiso District.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the girl was playing with a friend when the friend’s slipper fell into a water channel.
When she attempted to retrieve it, she was reportedly swept away by the rushing water.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, detectives, homicide investigators and forensic personnel responded to the scene and conducted preliminary investigations.
“The water channel is approximately 50 metres from the child’s home and reportedly carries large volumes of water during heavy rains, causing flooding in the surrounding area,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police said search efforts in the surrounding areas were ongoing by the time of the statement.
Meanwhile, police at Kabalagala have recovered a 10-month-old baby boy who had allegedly been taken away by a housemaid in Konge, Makindye Division, Kampala.
The child’s mother reported the disappearance on November 4 after a newly recruited housemaid allegedly left with the baby.
Investigations established that the housemaid had worked for the family for only a few days before disappearing with the child.
Police said two other individuals were initially arrested to assist with investigations before further inquiries and coordination led to the arrest of the principal suspect and recovery of the baby.
The operation involved support from the Regional Police Commander for West Nile and other officers.
“The recovered child is safe, and the suspect has been arrested to assist with investigations,” Owoyesigyire said.
Kampala Metropolitan Police commended the officers and other individuals who participated in the operation.
Police urged residents to exercise caution during heavy rains, particularly around open drainage channels and flooded areas, and to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
Investigations into all three incidents are ongoing.
