EDITOR
Police in Rubanda District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35-year-old boda boda rider, Leodinas Arineitwe, who was allegedly lynched by a mob on suspicion of stealing a pig.
The incident occurred in the early hours of April 1, 2026, at around 3:30 a.m. in Mukitojo Cell, Kigyeyo Ward, Rubanda Town Council.
According to police reports, the chairperson of Kagunga Cell, Byamugisha Denis, alerted authorities at Ikumba Police Station after hearing an alarm raised by residents, suggesting that a suspected thief was being beaten.
Police officers, led by the Officer in Charge, responded swiftly to the scene. However, upon arrival, they found that a large crowd had already dispersed. The victim was discovered dead, lying in a pool of blood with severe head injuries.
A motorcycle, registration number UDL 373P (a red Bajaj Boxer), was found placed on the deceased’s body. A pig, believed to have been stolen, was also recovered at the scene, tied to the motorcycle.
The area was examined and documented by investigators, who recovered several exhibits, including two sticks, an iron bar, a pair of sandals, and canvas shoes. The pig and the motorcycle were also taken as evidence.
A postmortem examination has since been conducted, and the body was handed over to the family for burial.
Police say inquiries into the incident are ongoing as they work to identify those involved in the mob action.
The statement was issued by Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson.
