Kakumiro District, Uganda Police in Kakumiro are investigating a tragic incident in which a 19-year-old boda boda rider was lynched by a mob over allegations of goat theft.
The deceased, identified as Joseph Batazaire, a resident of Ikuma village in Mitembo Parish, Kasambya Sub-county, was reportedly attacked by residents on August 3rd, 2025.
Speaking to Biiso FM, Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson, said Batazaire was seen riding a motorcycle alongside an unidentified man who was carrying a goat. The community suspected the animal was stolen.
Hakiza says that while Batazaire was beaten to death, his accomplice managed to flee and is currently being hunted by police.
: Hakiza on Kakumiro mob incident
