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This was in Bulanga Town Council in Luuka District, Eastern Uganda.
The Busoga North regional Police spokesperson, ASP Micheal Kasadha, confirmed the arrest. He said 13 suspects were in detention and the operation is still going on in the neighboring areas.
“Following complaints from the community pertaining to power theft, we have conducted a joint operation with Umeme. This is against illegal power connections in Bulanga Town Council and other areas,” he said.
He further added that the operation was prompted by increasing complaints of illegal power connections registered in the district.
“The district has the highest number of illegal connections in the region. We have launched an operation aimed at arresting and disconnecting illegal users in all places,” he said.
He also said the suspects currently detained at Luuka Central Police Station will be arraigned in court as required by the law.
Most people deserted their homes and businesses for fear of being arrested. Furthermore, others said that they fled after being tipped off by friends.
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