NEWS– The Police in Kajjansi have arrested the prime suspect in motor vehicle number plates theft.
The detained according to Patrick Onyango the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson is Brian Mumbere alias Natamba.
It is said that Natamba is a primary suspect in a string of motor vehicle number plate thefts.
Onyango noted that following his arrest, an intelligence-led operation was conducted on 1st January 2025 in areas such as Zana, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe, resulting in the recovery of 16 number plates hidden by the suspect.
The Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson revealed that these plates were likely hidden to extort money from the victims.
Further police interrogation revealed that the suspect had more number plates hidden in various areas within and outside Kajjansi Division.
Consequently, a joint operation was conducted on 4th January 4, 2025 by officers from Kajjansi and Nateete Division leading to the recovery of an additional 15 number plates hidden in areas such as Kisigula, Katale, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe.
In total, the suspect is believed to have stolen over 30 number plates within a single month.
Onyango said that the recovery of these plates is a significant step in addressing the issue of number plate theft, which can have serious consequences, including identity theft and misuse.
