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Man arrested with suspected stolen chicken in Luwero
According to Twineamazima, Sekimpi was allegedly found attempting to force his way into a chicken house.
Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson. (File photo)
By: Simon Masaba, Journalist @New Vision
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Police in Luwero have arrested a man suspected of attempting to break into a chicken house in Busiika Town Council.
Swaibu Sekimpi was arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted at about 4:00am on September 4, 2026, in Kibanga LC1, Vumba Parish in Busiika Town Council.
Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, said Police worked with community members and the Kibanga village local leaders during the operation.
According to Twineamazima, Sekimpi was allegedly found attempting to force his way into a chicken house.
Several chicken suspected to have been stolen were recovered and taken into police custody as exhibits.
Police also recovered a hammer, which investigators suspect may have been intended for use as a breaking implement, and a bag of charcoal.
Preliminary inquiries indicate that the suspect allegedly uses charcoal to roast chicken.
Sekimpi was arrested and detained at Busiika Town Council Police Station as investigators continued with inquiries into the alleged theft.
Twineamazima said further investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether the suspect could be linked to other cases.
Police urged residents to share information about suspected criminal activity in their communities.
Preliminary inquiries indicate that the suspect allegedly uses charcoal to roast chicken.
Sekimpi was arrested and detained at Busiika Town Council Police Station as investigators continued with inquiries into the alleged theft.
Twineamazima said further investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether the suspect could be linked to other cases.
Police urged residents to share information about suspected criminal activity in their communities.
Crime Report
According to the 2025 Police Annual Crime Report, 26,366 assault cases were reported, compared to 29,580 cases in 2024.
Of the cases reported in 2025, a total of 13,140 cases were submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for perusal and legal guidance. A total of 8,397 cases were taken to court, resulting in 2,942 convictions.
The report indicated that 127 cases ended in acquittals, 1,002 cases were dismissed, while 4,326 cases were still undergoing trial. Another 11,836 cases remained under inquiry, while 6,130 cases were not proceeded with.
Police arrested and charged 9,637 suspects in connection with assault cases. They included 8,035 adult males, 1,192 adult females, 390 male juveniles and 20 female juveniles.
Of those charged, 3,410 were convicted and sentenced, 4,866 were still on trial, 136 were acquitted and 1,225 were discharged.
Police have urged members of the public to report cases of domestic and child abuse early to prevent violence from escalating into deaths.
According to the 2025 Police Annual Crime Report, 26,366 assault cases were reported, compared to 29,580 cases in 2024.
Of the cases reported in 2025, a total of 13,140 cases were submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for perusal and legal guidance. A total of 8,397 cases were taken to court, resulting in 2,942 convictions.
The report indicated that 127 cases ended in acquittals, 1,002 cases were dismissed, while 4,326 cases were still undergoing trial. Another 11,836 cases remained under inquiry, while 6,130 cases were not proceeded with.
Police arrested and charged 9,637 suspects in connection with assault cases. They included 8,035 adult males, 1,192 adult females, 390 male juveniles and 20 female juveniles.
Of those charged, 3,410 were convicted and sentenced, 4,866 were still on trial, 136 were acquitted and 1,225 were discharged.
Police have urged members of the public to report cases of domestic and child abuse early to prevent violence from escalating into deaths.