Police in Kanungu District are investigating a double murder incident in which a 20-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband before the suspect was lynched by an angry mob.
The incident occurred on November 2, 2026, at Kakyenke Cell, Bihomborwa Ward, Kihihi Town Council in Kanungu District.
The deceased woman was identified as Kirabo Doreen, a resident of Kakyenke Cell, while her husband was identified as Akandinda Aaron, 25.
According to police, Kirabo had reportedly visited her sick parents and spent a night at their home. However, upon returning, she allegedly got into a domestic quarrel with her husband, who picked up an axe and struck her on the head, killing her instantly.
Police said that following the incident, an angry mob mobilised and pursued Akandinda before assaulting him to death.
In a statement issued on November 3, Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime said no arrests had been made in connection with the mob justice incident, but efforts to identify and apprehend those involved were ongoing.
Police condemned both domestic violence and mob justice, urging members of the public to seek lawful interventions whenever domestic disputes arise.
“Members of the public are urged to always report domestic conflicts to police, probation officers and local leaders for mediation instead of taking the law into their own hands,” SP Tumushime said.
He cautioned the public against resorting to violence, emphasizing the need to resolve domestic disputes through lawful channels.
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