A senior police officer attached to the Wamala region was on Thursday arraigned before the Makindye Magistrate’s Court on charges of theft.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Begira Avido, a human resources officer, is accused of stealing building materials worth an estimated Shs 17 million.
The case was brought forward by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit , working in coordination with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Criminal Investigations Directorate.
According to prosecution, on February 10, 2023, SP Avido allegedly stole construction materials including iron sheets, poles, and bags of cement from a one Kato Bumali in Kanaaba Zone, Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. The theft was allegedly carried out with impunity.
Efforts by Avido’s superiors to have him respond to the allegations were unsuccessful, as he repeatedly ignored official summons. His continued non-compliance reportedly led to his arrest.
Magistrates remanded SP Avido to prison until June 19, 2025, as investigations continue.
