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Police arrests electricity vandalizers in Luwero District

BY BICHOLIN K MUSISI

On August 10, 2025, at around midnight, unknown suspects vandalized wires from four electricity poles in Kireku Parish, Kikyusa Subcounty, Luweero District.
One affected resident, in Ssenyomo Zone A, experienced a power outage initially assumed to be normal load shedding. The following morning, churchgoers discovered wires on the ground, and residents confirmed the vandalism of four poles. The incident was reported to Kikyusa Subcounty Police Station.
Police investigations led to the arrest of Katamba Charles, a 26-year-old electrician residing in Kiwanguzi Zone, Kireku Parish. He was found to have made illegal electricity connections at his home and several neighbouring premises.During a search, stolen electric wires were recovered from his residence.
These incidents pose a broad challenge to electricity infrastructure, and public Join us in the anti-vandalism operations. Be vigilant and report any suspicious activities near electrical facilities, especially people working without proper identification or official vehicles, performing work at unusual hours, or carrying suspicious tools.
Avoid engaging uncertified electricians and report illegal connections to police and other authorities such as UEDCL.
Author
Bicholin K Musisi
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