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Police in Mbale City have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief who allegedly confessed to stealing more than 600 motorcycles from the Sebei sub-region and neighbouring districts over the past two years. The suspect, identified as Victor Kiplangat alias Boyi, a resident of Mengya in Kween District, was arrested in Mbale City while allegedly riding a motorcycle reported stolen from Cheptarere Sub-county in Bukwo District.
His arrest followed an intelligence-led operation coordinated by Alfred Chebet, the Mbale Assistant Resident City Commissioner, who said he deployed informers to monitor the suspect in recent weeks. Chebet said the suspect was tracked before being intercepted in Mbale and handed over to police.
According to Chebet, Kiplangat allegedly confessed while at Mbale Central Police Station to stealing more than 600 motorcycles from the Sebei sub-region and neighbouring areas over the past two years. “The suspect alleged that he worked with a man identified as Robert, from Soroti, who allegedly buys motorcycles stolen by a group of gangs,” Chebet said.
The suspect has since been transferred to Kapchorwa Central Police Station, where investigations are continuing. Police are also pursuing other suspects, including the alleged buyer. Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the arrest and said the suspect was transferred to Kapchorwa because the alleged theft was committed within the area.
Source:The Independent
