Summary:
- Maate said that after killing the suspect, the mob mutilated his body, cutting it into pieces.
KANUNGU: A 35-year-old man has been lynched and his body mutilated by a mob for allegedly stealing Shs 300,000 in Nyakasharara Cell, Kihembe Parish, Kihembe Sub County, Kanungu District.
The Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, confirmed the incident and said that the case, classified as murder by mob justice, was reported to Kanyantorogo Police Post by Elininious Tumwesigire, 45, the GISO of Kihembe Town Council and a resident of Nyakasharara Cell.”
Maate said that the deceased, only identified as Joseph, a male adult approximately 35 years old and the son of Kembabazi, had no clear place of residence. Police were informed about the incident by Tumwesigire.
According to police, the deceased allegedly trespassed into the home of one Beatrice Bajumwa on Tuesday and stole Shs 300,000.
It is alleged that on Tuesday at around 2:00 PM, the deceased gained access to Beatrice Bajumwa’s home and stole Shs 300,000 which triggered alarm that attracted residents, including army officers on guard duty.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended and handed over to the LC1 Chairperson of Kihembe Central Frank Kazoba. However, a mob later overpowered Kazoba, forcefully taking custody of the suspect before lynching him.
Maate said that after killing the suspect, the mob mutilated his body, cutting it into pieces.
He said that Police reported that the scene was visited, processed, and documented, the body was transported to Kanungu Katate Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination and statements have also been recorded from key witnesses at the scene.
He said that no suspects have been arrested yet. He assured the public that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the mob action.
