Police in Oyam District have arrested three suspected motorcycle thieves and recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle during an intelligence-led night operation in Myene Sub-county.
By Flavia Oyuu, Communications Office, Lira Diocese
OYAM, Uganda – Police in Oyam District have arrested three suspected motorcycle thieves during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Acimi Parish, Myene Sub-county.
The operation, carried out on the night of April 7 transitioning into April 8, 2026, was led by Oyam District Police Commander SP Francis Okongo, targeting a suspected notorious motorcycle thief identified as Moses Ojok, also known as Ojok Makar.
According to North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the suspect is believed to have been operating in collaboration with a criminal gang based in Minakulu Sub-county.
Police said the gang was previously led by Solomon Ongom, who together with some accomplices was earlier arrested, prosecuted, and is currently on remand at Oyam Prison.
During the operation, Moses Ojok was arrested together with two alleged accomplices identified as Jimmy Koc and Job Olara.
Security personnel also recovered a motorcycle registration number UGG 749S, which is suspected to have been stolen property.
The three suspects are currently detained at Oyam Central Police Station, where they face a charge of being in possession of suspected stolen property.
Police said investigations are ongoing to establish further details and identify any additional accomplices who may be involved in the suspected motorcycle theft ring.
Authorities have also raised concern over the increasing cases of motorcycle theft in Oyam District and reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in the area.
Police have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing information that can aid in the fight against crime.
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