Police in Kabale District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man identified only as Zimulinda, a Rwandan national and resident of Kihanga Village, Rwene Parish, Buhara Sub-county.
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 12:50 PM in Kihanga Village, where Zimulinda was allegedly lynched by a mob.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the incident, stating that the Officer-in-Charge of Rwene Police Post received a report and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found the deceased’s body set on fire by unknown individuals.
Maate added that the crime scene was processed and documented by a team from Kabale Police. The body was retrieved and taken to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.
Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
