Police in eastern Uganda have opened a murder investigation after a man suspected of cattle theft was beaten to death by a crowd in Tororo District.
According to regional police spokesperson Moses Mugwe, the incident happened late on 30 April in Paloto “A” Zone, Magola Parish. The man, whose identity had not yet been confirmed by Friday morning, was reportedly found with a bull believed to have been stolen from a local resident.
His discovery is said to have sparked anger among community members, who allegedly attacked him, causing fatal injuries.
The case was initially reported at Magola Sub-county Police Station and later recorded at Tororo Central Police Station. Officers, including homicide detectives and crime scene specialists, visited the area, gathered evidence and took witness statements.
The body was taken to Tororo Municipal Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Police say efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased and trace those involved in the killing.
Authorities have strongly criticised mob justice, urging the public to report suspected crimes to officials rather than resorting to violence.
Incidents of vigilante action remain a concern for security agencies in Uganda, with repeated calls for communities to rely on the legal system instead of taking matters into their own hands.
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