Kamuli Man Stoned to Death Over Alleged Pig Theft as Police Condemn Mob Justice

Authorities in Kamuli District have launched an investigation into the suspected mob killing of a 45-year-old resident, Fred Lubaale. According to local reports, Lubaale was hunted down and stoned to death by angry residents who accused him of stealing three pigs belonging to a local farmer named Sanon Kisame.

Busoga North Police Spokesperson Samson Lubega stated that the incident unfolded after the pig owner reported the theft to local leaders. The matter was subsequently escalated to law enforcement, who deployed a police dog to track down Lubaale after he reportedly went into hiding.

Busamu Zone LC I Chairperson James Okurut explained that when the police dog led officers to Lubaale’s home, he attempted to flee into nearby vegetation, ignoring warnings to stop. Following the departure of the police officers, a crowd of local residents pursued the fleeing man and brutally attacked him.

“We were overwhelmed by the mob after the police had left the area. When residents apprehended him, they brutally killed him, and we were outnumbered and unable to intervene,” Okurut noted, while advising suspects to surrender rather than run away from authorities.

Police strongly condemned the act of vigilantism, emphasizing that no allegation of theft justifies taking a human life or denying a suspect their right to a fair trial. With the festive season approaching, law enforcement has urged livestock owners to improve security measures around their properties, keep animals in secure enclosures, and report suspicious activities directly to the authorities rather than resorting to violence.

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