95 cattle seized, suspect arrested in joint Anti-rustling operation in Kaabong

22 July 2026, 6:17 pm

By Alexander Mackey Okori

KAABONG:A joint security operation by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has led to the arrest of a suspected notorious cattle rustler and impoundment of 95 head of cattle in Kaabong district.

The suspect has been identified as Koryang Loteng, a resident of Moru-ngikamar Village, Kathile Sub-county was arrested on Monday July 20, 2026.

Police say during interrogation, Loteng admitted to owning firearm, which he shares with another suspect identified as Lowanyang Koryang, a resident of Lokwakaramoe Village, Kathile Sub-county, Kaabong District, who is currently on run.

Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police/ASTU Spokesperson said that following the revelation, a joint force of ASTU and UPDF personnel conducted an operation in Lobatou village on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at around 7:00 p.m and impounded 95 heads of cattle belonging to the community. 

‎Longole observed that the impoundment is meant 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.

‎Longole appealed to the members of the public to volunteer any information regarding illegal firearms to the nearest security agencies.