Uganda, April 9 -- Police in Mukono District are holding two suspects over alleged electricity vandalism and impersonation after they reportedly posed as officials from Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited.

The suspects have been identified as Paul Kakooza, 24, and Bernley Tenywa, 32, both electricians.

According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachel Kawala, the incident occurred in Kasai area in Mukono District.

"It is alleged that the two suspects, dressed in uniforms resembling those of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), gained access to Emeralt Primary School under the pretext of taking meter readings. They reportedly climbed an electricity pole and removed electric cables supply...