Police in Luwero, Savannah Region, are investigating a suspected cocoa theft that took place on January 6, 2025. It appears a large shipment of 23 tons of cocoa went missing and ended up at the home of a local businessman.
The cocoa had started its journey from Bundibugyo on January 4th, and arrived in Luwero early in the morning of the 6th, around 6:00 am. Instead of reaching its intended destination, the truck, a blue box body, was allegedly diverted. Investigators believe the transporters planned to sell the cocoa to 44-year-old Bisaso Eric at his home in Mabale Zone, Luwero.
Mr. Bisaso reportedly hired 42-year-old Katongole Jackson, a local loader from Kalongo Miti, to help unload the massive quantity of cocoa.
So far, police have recovered 177 bags of the stolen cocoa and are holding two suspects for questioning. The total amount of cocoa involved in the suspected theft is estimated to be 23 tons.
