Police in Luweero District have arrested a man in connection with the vandalism of electricity infrastructure and illegal power connections in Kireku Parish, Kikyusa Subcounty.
The arrest follows an incident in the early hours of August 10, 2025, when wires were cut from four electricity poles in the area. According to Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the act left several homes in darkness.
“One affected resident in Ssenyomo Zone A initially thought the power outage was due to regular load shedding,” Rusoke said. “However, the following morning, churchgoers found wires lying on the ground, and locals confirmed that four poles had been vandalized.”
The matter was reported to Kikyusa Subcounty Police Station, triggering an investigation. Detectives later arrested 26-year-old electrician Katamba Charles, a resident of Kiwanguzi Zone in Kireku Parish.
“During a search of his home, police recovered stolen electric wires and discovered illegal electricity connections at his residence and several neighboring premises,” Rusoke revealed. 
Police warn that such vandalism not only causes blackouts but also jeopardizes the stability of the power supply network. Rusoke urged the public to support anti-vandalism efforts.
“We call on residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities around electrical infrastructure, especially individuals working without proper identification or official vehicles, working at odd hours, or carrying suspicious tools,” he said.
He also advised the public against hiring uncertified electricians and encouraged them to report illegal power connections to law enforcement or the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDC)
