Uganda, Nov. 25 -- Police have bust a gang that has been robbing boda boda motorcycles and properties of passengers in Makindye and Rubaga divisions of Kampala.

The gangs alter the chassis numbers and forge number plates before selling the boda bodas to unsuspected buyers.

Intelligence officers, who have been following the crime syndicate for months, said the suspects have been selling the stolen motorcycles to upcountry cities and towns like Gulu City.

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The Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, said three suspects have been arrested with forged log books.

"The...