IRATE MOB LYCHES ONE TO DEATH IN RUKUNGIRI
By Kweronda Ambrose
RUKUNGIRI
The territorial police in Rukungiri are investigating the circumstances surrounding the lynching to death of a man identified only as Ronald.
The incident occurred in Kasoroza Cell, Kigaga Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, where Ronald was allegedly killed by a mob.
According to a police statement, on June 26, 2024, at around 4:46 PM, OC Station Nyakagyeme Police, SGT Mabwijano Posiano, received information that Ronald had allegedly attacked his aunt, Mary Bahekire, with whom he had been staying in Rwebikona Trading Centre, Kasoroza Cell.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region police spokesperson, told journalists that angry residents chased Ronald with stones and sticks, ultimately beating him to death. Despite efforts by Nyakagyeme police officers to rescue him, Ronald succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital.
Police examined and documented the crime scene, recorded statements from witnesses, and took Ronald’s body to Rwakabengo HC III mortuary for a postmortem.
Meanwhile, his aunt is currently admitted to Nyakibale Hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
The case of murder by mob has been registered at Rukungiri District Police Station under reference number CRB:779/2024.
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