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Authorities in Ssezibwa region, in collaboration with Kayunga Central Police Station, have apprehended a suspect identified as Henry Kigozi, in connection with the theft of a transformer belonging to MEGGER Technical Services LTd.

Police spokesperson Fred Enanga says the transformer was part of a project contracted by the Uganda Electricity Generation Co. Ltd (UEGCL) to install transformers and extend electricity lines to villages in Nazigo sub-county.

According to reports, Kigozi and accomplices utilised a lorry truck registered under number UBD 237Q, along with a forklift, to disconnect the load and transport the transformer from Mataba village to Namutumba district.

“There, they allegedly sold it to the proprietors of a primary school,” Enanga said while addressing journalists on Monday, at the Police headquarters in Naguru in Kampala.

Following thorough investigation and tracking efforts, the suspect was apprehended, leading to the successful recovery of the stolen transformer, according to Enanga.