By our reporter
Police is holding a man identified as Kamugisha Kenneth for allegedly vandalizing and stealing valuable equipment belonging to National Water and Sewage Cooperation (NWSC)
When questioned, Kamugisha revealed to police that he had been initiated into the deal of stealing the equipment by his friend who works as a casual labourer at the National Water and Sewage Cooperation Kyaliwajala Branch.
“The stolen equipment is worth shs3 million on the black market,” narrated the suspect.
The operation leading to the arrest was headed by the OC Kiwologoma C/ASP Twesigomwe Edward
Now, the suspect is being charged with theft of national water equipment and is to be tried at Buganda Road Utility Court where all cases relating to National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) are handled.
According to C/ASP Twesigomwe, thieves who regularly prey on large pieces of equipment collaborate with employees and know exactly what they want and steal it with ruthless efficiency.
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