Police in Kabale District are investigating a case of murder by mob justice after a 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by an angry mob in Katuna Town Council.

The deceased has been identified as Tumwesigye Amon, a resident of Karago Cell, Kyasano Parish, Kamuganguzi Sub-county in Kabale District.

According to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, the incident occurred on October 30th, 2026, at around 9 PM in Ryaruhinda Cell, Mukarangye Ward, Katuna Town Council, after residents allegedly suspected the deceased of burglary and raised an alarm that attracted a mob that assaulted him to death.

Addressing the media today morning, Tumushime says the incident is one of two mob-related murders reported in the Kigezi region within two days, with the other involving Akandinda Aaron in Kanungu District. Police have since launched operations to identify and arrest the people allegedly involved in the killings.

Police have cautioned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands, emphasizing that mob justice is a criminal offence under the Penal Code Act. Residents have instead been urged to report suspected criminals to police and allow the law to take its course.