A mob has killed a man identified as Obed Turyatunga after he was found in possession of suspected stolen sheep in Kyamugote Cell, Kirima Sub-county, Kanungu District.
The incident was reported by the LC1 Chairman of Kamahanga Village, also in Kirima Sub-county, on Tuesday morning.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 3:00 AM when an unknown person(s) reportedly stole three sheep from the home of Twongirwe Elia, a resident of Kajumo Cell. Upon learning of the theft, neighbors were alerted and a search was launched for the culprits.
Turyatunga was allegedly found in possession of the suspected stolen sheep by a group of villagers, who then lynched him.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, confirmed the incident, stating that a team of homicide detectives visited the scene and transported the body to Kanungu Health Center IV for a post-mortem examination.
Maate also revealed that sticks suspected to have been used in the assault were recovered from the scene, along with the three sheep, which have been taken as exhibits.
He noted that no arrests have been made so far, but investigations are ongoing.
