Police in Kanungu District are investigating a case of mob justice that left a 30-year-old man dead in Mpungu Sub-county on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
The deceased has been identified as Sorobina Kabangari, a peasant farmer and resident of Kyambeya Cell, Muramba Parish.
According to police, the incident began when Twinomugisha Edisa reported to the LC II Chairperson of Muramba Parish, Kahunyira Nado, that Kabangari had injured two of her goats.
The chairman mobilized locals, who arrested Kabangari.
During questioning, Kabangari allegedly confessed to injuring the goats and was tied up with ropes as he was being escorted to Mpungu Police Station. Along the way, he claimed that one Bagyenyi had given him the panga used in the act.
This statement reportedly angered Bagyenyi, who allegedly attacked Kabangari with a panga, cutting him several times on the head. Kabangari collapsed and died instantly at the scene.
Police spokesperson for Kigezi Region, ASP Elly Maate, confirmed the incident, saying officers visited and documented the scene before conveying the body to Mpungu Health Centre IV for postmortem.
“The LC II chairperson, who was directly involved in tying up the deceased, has been arrested to assist with investigations. The prime suspect, Bagyenyi, is currently on the run, and efforts are underway to track him down,” Maate said.
Police have condemned the act, warning the public against mob justice and urging communities to always hand suspects over to lawful authorities.
Investigations are ongoing.
