Six arrested over theft of 105 cattle from ex-EALA speaker Kidega
Mudong explained that preliminary investigations indicate that the herdsmen employed to manage the farm allegedly orchestrated the theft of the animals.
Aswa West police spokesperson David Mudong Ongom said the matter is being handled by Amuru Police. (File photo)
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Police on February 14, 2026, said they had arrested six people in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of Dan Kidega, the former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Aswa West police spokesperson David Mudong Ongom said the matter is being handled by Amuru Police.
“The Police in Amuru district, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Force, conducted a successful operation that led to the arrest of six suspects in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of Kidega, the former speaker of the EALA,” Mudong said.
He revealed that the incident occurred on February 12, 2026, at Ocibi “A” village, Bana parish, Lakang subcounty, Amuru district.
“The following suspects have been apprehended and are currently detained at Amuru Central Police Station; Kuzara, a 33 year old Resident of Kamuli village, Kibanda subcounty, Rakai district; George Talemwa aged 22; Ezra a resident of Ocipi village, Lakang subcounty, Amuru district; Nathan Ihanga a 27 year old resident of Mukageta village, Lyantonde district; Fred Kakuru aged 33 years resident of Mutukula village, Kyotera district, Stephen Kairanga, a resident of New York village, Bana parish, Lakang subcounty, Amuru district: and Emma Agaba a 30 year old resident of New York village, Bana parish, Lakang subcounty, Amuru district,” Mudong added.
He explained that preliminary investigations indicate that the herdsmen employed to manage the farm allegedly orchestrated the theft of the animals.
Mudong said a key suspect involved in coordinating the transportation of the stolen cattle using trucks remains at large. He has been identified as Denis alias “Sebabanda”, and efforts to trace and apprehend him are actively ongoing, he stated.
Recovery operation
Mudong noted that the stolen cattle were intercepted on February 13, 2026, by security forces at Ajok village, Bana parish, Lakang subcounty, Amuru district, as the suspects attempted to cross the River Nile with the animals.
“So far, 84 head of cattle have been recovered, while efforts to recover the remaining 21 are in place,” he noted.
Police said investigations are still ongoing.
The arrests and recovery come amid police reports that livestock theft across the country is being coordinated by a criminal gang operating in different regions.