By Edward Byamukama
Kibaale police are investigating the circumstances under which a 35-year-old man was killed following an alleged case of theft.
The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Ndizima, was a resident of Kahanami Village, Nyamarwa Sub-county, Kibaale District.
According to reports, in the early hours of January 31, Ndizima was caught red-handed by residents while allegedly stealing goats, prompting an irate mob to take the law into their own hands.
Sources indicate that the stolen goats belonged to his in-laws.
He was rescued by the village chairperson and rushed to Nyamarwa Health Center but was later transferred to Kibaale Health Center IV, where he was pronounced dead.
Kibaale District Police Commander Moses Kitamirike confirmed the incident and urged the public to refrain from mob justice, emphasizing the importance of following legal procedures.
Ndizima’s body remains at Kibaale Health Center IV as investigations continue.
