Summary:
- Reports from the police indicate that at around 4:00 AM on Friday, the deceased and three other suspects allegedly stole two cows belonging to Byaruhanga Patrick, also known as Kabete, from Kanyabutengye cell, Noozi parish, Rwamucucu Sub County.
RUKIGA: An angry mob has lynched a 22-year-old man suspected to be a thief in Rukiga District.
The deceased, identified as Gideon Arinda, a resident of Nyaruhanga cell, Kitanga parish, Rwamucucu Sub County, Rukiga district, was attacked on Friday at Nyamiko cell, Noozi parish, Rwamucucu Sub County around 11:00 AM, according to a statement from the police.
Reports from the police indicate that at around 4:00 AM on Friday, the deceased and three other suspects allegedly stole two cows belonging to Byaruhanga Patrick, also known as Kabete, from Kanyabutengye cell, Noozi parish, Rwamucucu Sub County.
They attempted to sell the cows at Kyobugombe market in Kabale district but failed to produce valid ownership documents, arousing suspicion among the market-goers that the animals might have been stolen.
The suspects were requested to lead a group back to where they had acquired the cows. During the journey, three of the suspects managed to flee, leaving Arinda behind. The enraged mob then proceeded to fatally assault Arinda.
Upon receiving a report from James Kyanyaganunu, the police visited the scene of the crime, documented evidence, recorded statements from witnesses, and transported the deceased’s body to Kabale Regional Hospital for a postmortem examination. Subsequently, the body was released to relatives for burial.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, condemned the act of mob justice, urging the community to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
He emphasized the importance of legal procedures in handling suspected criminals, advising the public to involve the police so that suspects can be properly prosecuted in court.
