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Suspected Motorcycle Thief Lynched in Mbale City

19 April, 2024
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A suspected motorcycle thief has been killed in Mbale City.


The incident happened in Malare trading centre in Industrial City Division, Mbale City.

Eye witnesses say the deceased was carrying a colleague on a motorcycle with meat suspected to have been stolen. The two were however involved in an accident and called for help from the community.

The community however realized the two were carrying meat that they suspected could have been stolen. When the community inquired about the source of the meat, one of the suspected thugs ran away. The community members then descended on the rider, beat him to death and also burn the motorcycle.

Rogers Taitika the Elgon Region Police Spokesman has confirmed the incident. Taitika has warned the community against engaging in mob action. 

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