Police in Luwero District have arrested eight people in connection with the alleged destruction of about three acres of crops at Bamugolodde Village in Butuntumula Sub-County. The incident, which is being investigated as suspected malicious damage to crops, involved the cutting down of coffee, cocoa, banana plants and other trees on the plantation.
The destruction allegedly occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m., although the matter was reported to police the following day. According to the complainant, 57-year-old David Ssengoba, three people, whose identities have not been disclosed, allegedly mobilised a group of people who entered his garden and began cutting down the crops and trees.
The motive for the alleged destruction remains unclear, and police are expected to establish what prompted the group to enter the garden and destroy the crops. Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima said police received the report on Thursday, September 10, at about 10:00 a.m. and immediately responded.
Police visited the scene and documented the extent of the damage, recorded statements from the complainant and other relevant witnesses, and recovered items believed to have been used in the alleged destruction.
Among the exhibits recovered were a power saw, an oil engine and a jerrican containing petrol. Police also impounded a Toyota Hiace commonly known as a “Drone”, which is believed to be connected to the incident.
Twiineamazima said the eight suspects, whose identities have not yet been released, are being held in police custody to assist investigators as inquiries continue. The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the destruction, identify all those involved and determine whether the suspects have any connection to the disputed plantation-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
