Rukungiri Uganda, – A suspected robber was killed in Rukungiri, Uganda, after a mob confronted him and his accomplice.
The incident occurred on February 25, 2025, at around 8:30 pm, when the two thugs, armed with an AK-47 rifle, robbed a hardware shop owned by Agaba Kenneth, making off with eight million Ugandan shillings.
The gun used in the robbery had been stolen from a police officer, PC Adriko Benard, on January 19, 2025.
After the robbery, the thugs attempted to flee, but the gun jammed, and the mob was able to catch up with them.
The suspected robber, identified as Akampurira Marc Kamp, was lynched, while his accomplice, believed to be his brother, escaped and is currently on the run.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and efforts are being made to apprehend the second suspect.
The Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Asp Elly Maate, confirmed the incident and stressed that inquiries are ongoing.
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