Police intensify crackdown on fuel theft, road construction materials in Kiboga
Kigozi revealed that the operation resulted in the arrest of a notorious suspect, Wilbur Muyanja, and recovery of the following exhibits: 20 jerrycans each containing 20 litres of suspected siphoned diesel; 47 pieces of iron bars; and 27 empty jerrycans of 20 litres used for storage and transportation of siphoned fuel.
Lameck Kigozi, the Wamala Regional police spokesperson, said the operation was conducted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lwamata town council, which is a known black spot area for such criminal acts.
KIBOGA - Police in Kiboga district in an intelligence-led operation targeting fuel siphoning and theft of materials used in the construction of the Kampala - Kiboga - Kyankwanzi - Hoima road have arrested a key suspect and recovered several exhibits.
Lameck Kigozi, the Wamala Regional police spokesperson, said the operation was conducted on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lwamata town council, which is a known black spot area for such criminal acts.
“Many hotspot areas with organised criminal networks targeting fuel tankers, construction trucks, heavy machinery and storage yards along the way were targeted in this operation. Criminal activities like siphoning fuel (diesel and petrol), theft of cement, metallic road barriers and other road construction materials are among other factors leading to unnecessary delays in project completion and also causing financial loss to the Government,” Kigozi said.
He revealed that the operation resulted in the arrest of a notorious suspect, Wilbur Muyanja, and recovery of the following exhibits: 20 jerrycans each containing 20 litres of suspected siphoned diesel; 47 pieces of iron bars; and 27 empty jerrycans of 20 litres used for storage and transportation of siphoned fuel.
“Cement and iron bars are sold to local small hardware shops, fuel is sold to small petrol stations, while metallic materials are sold to scrap dealers,” Kigozi added.
Kigozi cautioned the public against engaging in such acts of economic sabotage. “Those involved directly and indirectly are going to be dealt with decisively as many intelligence networks are closely monitoring them,” he stated.