Police in Kwania district are investigating the alleged theft of computers at Ikwera Primary School, Ikwera Cell, Ikwera Ward, Aduku town council, Kwania district.
The incident happened on October 24 and was registered at the police station by Ogwal Joseph, 43. Ogwal is the school’s head teacher.
Preliminary information indicates that on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at around 11 a.m., at the Computer Laboratory, a teacher, Abito Leah, reported for work.
When she accessed the computer laboratory, she noticed an unknown person had broken in and stolen all the touch screen laptops.
She quickly informed the Director of Studies, Orec Jacob, who immediately called the school head teacher. The latter reported the incident to Kwania CPS.
Further findings indicate that an unknown person(s) had broken into the computer laboratory through the back window, breaking a burglar-proof iron bar, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO of North Kyoga Region, said.
The unknown individuals gained entry into the computer lab and stole all the 4 Acer and 4 HP laptops.
A case file of office breaking and theft was registered at Kwania Central Police Station, according to SP Okema.
A sniffer dog was introduced into the scene, leading to the arrest of two suspects: Onoke Nelson, school watchman and Apel Francis.
All other necessary procedures are being conducted, including fingerprints, and later the file will be submitted to the Resident State Attorney for perusal and legal guidance, said Okema.
“We appeal to anyone with other information that can support the investigation to quietly share it with the police so that more suspects are arrested to face the law,” he appealed.
No recovery of the stolen computers has been made yet.
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