Police in Katooke village, Wamala parish, Nabweru sub-county in Wakiso district is holding three suspected vehicle number plates thieves involved in activities of extorting money from residents of Katooke, Kibwa, Wamala, Nabweru, Lugoba, Kazo Nansana and Kawempe.
Three suspects identified as Kuraish Lubuulwa (17), Ramathan Kabooyo aka Amooti (22) and Experito Ssengoba (19)yrs were arrested with 29 stolen vehicle number plates.
This follows numerous complaints from residents about the raising vehicle vandalism and number plate thefts by unknown suspects who leave behind their telephone numbers demanding for mobile money before giving back the plates.
After several hours of questioning, the suspects opened up and led police to different locations where they had hid the number plates.
Now, In case of number plates theft, police advises owners to report to the nearest police so that they can be issued with an official document to present in case they are stopped by traffic police on their journey, and also use it to obtain a replacement plate.
