Police recover 3 animals in night operation

Police at Nagalama have this morning engaged suspected cattle thieves at Nakasajja Trading Centre, successfully rescuing three heads of cattle from a white Toyota Prado TX, registration number UAZ 797G.

On 14th May 2025, at around 3:00 AM, officers from Nagalama Police Station, while on routine patrol at Kalagi Trading Centre along Gayaza Road, noticed a Prado TX moving suspiciously. When signaled to stop, the vehicle instead sped off. A pursuit ensued, and the vehicle was intercepted at Nakasajja Trading Centre.

During the operation, some suspects fled while two suspects sustained injuries and were pronounced dead en route to the hospital.

According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesman Luke Owoyesigyire, Efforts are currently underway to identify the origins of the recovered cattle and to ascertain the identities of the suspects who fled the scene. The bodies of the deceased suspects remain unidentified and are currently at the City Mortuary pending postmortem examination.

“We commend the officers of Nagalama Police Station for their vigilance and swift response.

Further details will provided in due course.”said Owoyesigyire