According to preliminary information, police found the deceased partying together with others at Kanyipe trading center on the orders of the village chairperson, Simon Okolong. The chairperson allegedly ordered his residents to drink and dance overnight at will.
The rampant thefts have affected revenue collection in Karugutu and Rwebisengo Sub Counties. Andrew Kawamara, the LCIII Chairperson of Rwebisengo Sub County says that local revenue collected from the sale of the cows has gradually reduced since there are no cows to sell due to the thefts.
Paul Mukungu, the Luweero town council LC 3 chairperson, says the District Security Committee has endorsed the deployment of the army to back up police.
Daniel Kyobe, the treasurer Bulemeezi Taxi Operators says the operations are timely but expresses fear that the officers are still few and lack transport to respond to emergencies.
