SUSPECTED BODA-BODA THIEF BURNT ALIVE

SUSPECTED BODA-BODA THIEF BURNT ALIVE

BY KENNETH

A 35-year-old suspected thief was yesterday lynched to death while another one escaped in Bufunda 11 cell, Bufunda division in Ibanda municipality.

The incident happened at 6PM.

Eye witnesses said that the two thugs attempted to steal a Spiro electronic motorbike but were intercepted as they tried to ride off.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the suspected thieves whose identity.

His other colleague escaped.

Angry boda boda riders and residents poured petrol on his body and ignited fires that burnt him to death.

The assistant RDC Ibanda Richard Banjo, who condemned residents over mob justice, warned thieves to be careful before they face such incidents.