A suspected notorious cattle rustler has been arrested and 95 head of cattle impounded during ongoing joint security operations in Kaabong District.
The suspect has been identified as Koryang Loteng, a resident of Moru-ngikamar Village, Kathile Sub-county, Kaabong District. Loteng was arrested on 20th July 2026.
Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, said the arrest is part of ongoing operations to recover illegal firearms and curb cattle rustling in the region.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted to having a firearm and further revealed that he shares the gun with another suspect identified as Lowanyang Koryang of Lokwakaramoe Village, Kathile Sub-county, Kaabong District, who is still at large.
Following the admission, on 21st July 2026 at around 7:00 am, a joint force of ASTU and UPDF personnel conducted an operation in Lobatou Village.
The team impounded 95 head of cattle belonging to the suspect and his relatives.
Longole said the impoundment is intended to compel the suspects to surrender the illegal firearm.
He added that the cattle have been taken into safe custody pending the surrender of the gun and conclusion of investigations.
”We remain committed to the government directive of voluntary disarmament and recovery of all illegal guns in the Karamoja Sub-region,” Longole said.
He urged members of the public to cooperate and report any information regarding illegal firearms to the nearest security agencies-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
