By Juma Magino
PALLISA
Police in Bukedi North region are investigating a case of mob justice that resulted in the death of a 39-year old man identified as Nicholas Orone Mugoda.
The incident happened on Wednesday 20/9/2023 at Kadumire village, Apopong Sub County in Pallisa district. The deceased had earlier been accused of killing his own brother, a former resident of the same area.
Moses Mwambazi, one of the residents of Kadumire village told our reporter that the accused suspect has been a known notorious criminal gang leader and serial killer in their area. He says the deceased has also been embroiled in wrangles with his own relatives after they accused him of being the mastermind of the death of his sibling identified as Simon Odongo who died a few days ago.
He added that the residents together with the relatives on wednesday ambushed the suspect at the funeral of his brother where they started beating him and later burnt him to death.
Kadumire village Vice Chairperson, Mr. Francis Wankya in an interview with this reporter said the relatives of the deceased forcefully dragged him to a tent where mourners had gathered and asked him to explain why he had deliberately caused the death of his own brother. After failing to answer questions, a group of mourners turned rowdy and started throwing stones and curses while gearing towards him.
Wankya adds that, in the process the deceased ran towards his house and locked himself inside, however, angry mourners forced him out by breaking the door and later dragged him to the compound, cut him with pangas and set fire on him until he breathed his last.
Majid Dhikusoka, the Pallisa District Resident Commissioner has confirmed the incident and condemned the act of residents taking the law in their hands. He says law enforcement officers have started their investigations and those involved will all be prosecuted in courts of law.
