KAMPALA – Police have confirmed the recovery of 44 motorcycles and the arrest of 13 suspects following an operation that dismantled a sophisticated motorcycle robbery network across the Kampala South region.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The dramatic raid unfolded on June 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m. at Nakati Garage and Washing Bay, located in Nakati Zone, Nabbingo Ward, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Kawala Racheal confirmed the operation was triggered by a tip-off alleging the garage was a criminal workshop and clandestine hub for processing stolen motorcycles.
She stated that the motorcycles were systematically dismantled, reassembled, rebranded, and fitted with forged number plates before being returned to the streets.
SP Kawala Racheal added that acting swiftly on the intelligence, officers descended on the premises and conducted a thorough search, uncovering a well-organized criminal enterprise.
The staggering haul from the operation included 44 complete motorcycles, 8 stripped of engines and seats, 7 skeletal frames, 5 metallic parts, 6 engines, 10 exhaust pipes, 4 number plates, and various other assorted components.
Among the recovered motorcycles bearing visible registration numbers were: UDM 696K, UMA 475JN, UDZ 213V, UMA 187JW, UFZ 077U, UFQ 548Q, UGH 315T, UFH 337U, UER 698X, UMA 516KK, UFJ 792L, UGD 654S, UGH 318Q, UGC 539Z, UMA 246C, UFE 772R, UEP 161D, UDP 278V, UDX 573B, UEQ 707Q, UDP 359S, UDK 481Q, UDH 526X, UDS 026S, UES 711U, UEB 633D, UDN 954M, UGG 848P, UEJ 400T, and UMA 511HA.
SP Kawala confirmed the 13 suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, while efforts are underway to trace the rightful owners of the recovered motorcycles and apprehend the garage owner.
She urged the public who may have lost motorcycles matching the listed registration numbers to contact the nearest police station or Kampala Metropolitan South Police for verification.
“We have 13 suspects in custody as investigations continue. We are tracing the owners of the recovered motorcycles and looking for the garage owner. Anyone who lost a motorcycle matching the listed numbers should contact the nearest police station or our office for help,” said SP Kawala.
The dismantling of this theft network not only recovers valuable property but also disrupts a criminal supply chain that has fueled insecurity in the region.
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