Tragedy struck the peaceful community of Muyanje cell, Bwambara Sub County of Rukungiri District as two laborers met a grim fate in a fatal altercation that culminated in a mob lynching incident. Julius Beinomugisha Kato, aged 40, and Nelson Niwatuha, also known as Ndyagabondo, aged 25, were engaged in a gardening contract for a local resident named Nsheija. However, what started as a routine work arrangement turned deadly on the evening of May 14, 2024, at Omukayembe trading center.
Eyewitnesses reported that tensions escalated between Julius and Nelson after they consumed alcohol while working. They say matters worsened when Julius demanded payment for their services, leading to a confrontation. Tragically, the altercation turned violent, resulting in Julius being fatally injured, leading to his death.
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In a distressing turn of events, angered by Julius’ death, a mob descended upon Nelson, subjecting him to a brutal assault. Despite efforts to intervene and provide medical assistance, Nelson succumbed to his injuries at Bwambara Health Centre III according to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Sub Region Police Spokesperson.
Local authorities, led by area chairperson Caleb Tumwekwasize, swiftly responded to the incident, as well as the police launching a thorough investigation, collecting evidence, recording witness statements, and conducting postmortem examinations on the deceased.
ASP Maate further says that authorities will pursue justice rigorously, ensuring that those involved in the mob violence are held accountable for their actions.
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