Amuru, Uganda | Police in Amuru District, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), have arrested six suspects in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of former East African Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dan Kidega.
The incident occurred on February 12, 2026, at Ocibi “A” Village, Bana Parish, Lakang Subcounty, where unknown people raided the farm and made away with the animals.
According to police, the suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led operation mounted by security agencies after reports of the theft were received.
The six suspects are currently detained at Amuru Central Police Station to assist with investigations and they include Kuzara Ezra (33) from Rakai District, Talemwa George (22) from Amuru District, Ihanga Nathan (27) from Lyantonde District, Kakuru Fred (33) from Kyotera District, Kairanga Stephen from Amuru District, and Agaba Emma (30), also from Amuru District.
Police said preliminary findings indicate that some of the herdsmen employed to manage the farm are suspected to have orchestrated the theft.
Security sources explained that several of the suspects had been entrusted with the care of the animals and were believed to have used their positions to plan and execute the crime.
Investigators have also identified a key suspect, Denis, popularly known as “Sebabanda,” who is believed to have coordinated the transportation of the stolen cattle using trucks. He remains at large.
Police stated that security agencies had intensified efforts to pursue all leads in order to ensure that the suspect is arrested and brought to justice.
The stolen cattle were intercepted on February 13, 2026, at Ajok Village in Bana Parish as the suspects attempted to cross the River Nile with the animals.
So far, 84 heads of cattle have been recovered and secured by security agencies, while efforts are continuing to trace the remaining 21 animals.
Authorities indicated that the recovered cattle will be handed back to their owner after the completion of the required legal and administrative procedures.
Police have assured the public that investigations are still ongoing and that more arrests may be made as inquiries continue.
