President Museveni ordered his son, General Muhoozi, to create a security team to fight power line theft. Criminals have been cutting electricity poles and stealing wires across central Uganda, causing long power outages in communities across Nakasongola, Luwero, and Nakaseke districts. The president spoke to reporters during his Parish Development Model tour at State Lodge, Luwero. He suggested shooting some vandals might stop others from destroying power equipment.
Thieves used saws to cut down poles and grabbed hundreds of meters of copper wire. Recent attacks hit Wabigalo, Kakooge, and Katuugo towns, where vandals stole valuable electrical materials. Security officials want to use CCTV cameras and more patrols to catch criminals. In December 2024, attacks destroyed high-voltage poles near Kakooge, and thieves took 600 meters of wire worth 20 million shillings. According to police reports, many suspects come from Kampala and Wakiso districts.
The former power company, UMEME, lost over 26 billion shillings to vandalism during 2021. Security forces want to charge suspects under anti-terrorism laws for harsher punishments. General Muhoozi must coordinate military officers, police, and local leaders to stop the sabotage. The president called these criminals enemies of progress who damage Uganda's development. Officials hope stronger security measures will end the costly infrastructure attacks.
Thieves used saws to cut down poles and grabbed hundreds of meters of copper wire. Recent attacks hit Wabigalo, Kakooge, and Katuugo towns, where vandals stole valuable electrical materials. Security officials want to use CCTV cameras and more patrols to catch criminals. In December 2024, attacks destroyed high-voltage poles near Kakooge, and thieves took 600 meters of wire worth 20 million shillings. According to police reports, many suspects come from Kampala and Wakiso districts.
The former power company, UMEME, lost over 26 billion shillings to vandalism during 2021. Security forces want to charge suspects under anti-terrorism laws for harsher punishments. General Muhoozi must coordinate military officers, police, and local leaders to stop the sabotage. The president called these criminals enemies of progress who damage Uganda's development. Officials hope stronger security measures will end the costly infrastructure attacks.
