Police believe the incident was robbery-related, with Owori’s mobile phone among the property taken from him. The stolen phone subsequently became a key lead in the investigation. Detectives traced the device, leading to the arrest of the first two suspects before expanding the probe to individuals believed to have handled or purchased it.

“As police, we responded to information as soon as we received it regarding the mob action. Upon arrival at the scene, Sidney was found critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Rusoke said.

The Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate identified the suspects as Nayamba Agness, 21, Amazing Jomitom, 18, Asiimwe Ronald, 28, Orikiriza Laban, 34, Sasirabo Ibrahim, a 16-year-old juvenile, and another Asiimwe Ronald aged 19.

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