Police in Kasese District are investigating the death of a 33-year-old woman who was allegedly lynched by a mob during the burial of her four-year-old stepson in Kyondo Sub-county.
The deceased, identified as Ithungu Mary, a resident of Kyanzababiri Village, was allegedly attacked on October 9, 2026, after mourners accused her of poisoning the juvenile, Mumbere Trust, who had died at Kagando Hospital.
According to police, the incident occurred during the burial ceremony when members of the community reportedly turned against Ithungu, accusing her of being responsible for the child’s death.
Police officers from Kisinga Police Station reportedly rescued her from the mob and rushed her to Kagando Hospital at about 4:30pm. However, she was pronounced dead at about 7pm.
Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate said a murder case had been registered at Kisinga Police Station and investigations had commenced.
Police visited and documented the scene of the crime, while the deceased’s body remained at Kagando Hospital awaiting a postmortem examination.
Police said Ithungu was formerly married into the family where the burial was taking place before she divorced. The deceased juvenile was her stepson.
The circumstances surrounding the child’s death and the allegations against the woman remain subject to investigation.
Police have not yet disclosed whether any suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
