Seventeen suspects face terrorism charges after destroying power lines across Uganda. Joseph Ssemanda, Emmanuel Kato, and Yasin Mutyaba appeared before Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court for the serious crimes. Security forces caught the group red-handed cutting down electricity poles with power saws. The vandals targeted power infrastructure to scare citizens and pressure government officials for political gains. Courts heard how the suspects operated across Kampala, Luweero, Nakasongola, Mityana, Kiboga, and Mubende districts.
The destruction spanned three years from 2022 to May 2025 and caused massive blackouts. Luweero Industries lost power completely and Nakasongola Military Hospital went dark during the attacks. Homes and businesses...