By Weswa Ronnie
BUDAKA
A gruesome incident of mob justice occurred in Jami B village, Kamonkoli sub-county, Budaka District, on March 31, 2025.
A yet-to-be-identified individual was lynched to death by a group of mourners after allegedly stealing a wallet at a burial ceremony in Bukanduka village.
According to Moses Kitiyo Mwanga, the Bukedi North region police commander, the thief was chased by a large crowd armed with stones, sticks and bricks was caught in Jami B village, where he was brutally beaten to death.
He says police were promptly notified, and a team led by AIP Kakonge, OC Station Kamonkoli, visited the scene. The body was taken to Budaka Health Center IV for a post-mortem examination, and witness statements were recorded.
The police commander says the incident is currently under investigation, with inquiries ongoing. This tragic event highlights the dangers of mob justice and the importance of allowing the law to take its course.
