Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Sebei sub region have enacted a ban on night cattle movements following rampant theft in the three districts of Kapchorwa, Kween and Bukwo. Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi region police spokesperson says that the decision was made during the December 20th, 2022 security meeting …
Read More »Kabarole residents decry surging cases of livestock theft
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Kabarole district are living in fear over the increased livestock theft in the district. The thieves are mainly targeting cattle and goats in sub counties. Godfrey Musumba, the Harugongo sub county chairperson says that over 20 cows have so far been stolen this …
Read More »Suspected South Sudanese rustler beheaded in foiled livestock theft in Lamwo
Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Tumanun A village in Agoro sub county in Lamwo district killed a suspected rustler from South Sudan over the weekend following a botched livestock theft. The area LC I chairperson Ismael Ogak, says that the deceased suspect together with two others attempted …
Read More »Luweero district security issues guidelines to stop animal theft ahead of Xmas
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero District Security Committee and the Halal Office at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council have issued guidelines aimed improving meat handling and stem the increasing livestock theft ahead of Christmas season. At least five cases of animal thefts are recorded each week in Luweero district. Kikyusa …
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