Man Survives Angry Mob After Being Caught Stealing Church Property

A 30-year-old man has survived lynching by an angry mob in Kigaya cell Buhimba town council, Kikuube District. This was after they found him stealing church property at St Matayo Catholic Parish.

The suspect has been identified as one Frank, 30, a resident of Kigaya cell, Buhimba Central Ward Buhimba town council in Kikuube District. A witness alleged that the suspect was Thursday evening found stealing church property. He made an alarm that attracted neighbours. On arrival, the angry mob started beating him up. He was however rescued by police after an alert from a concerned citizen. They later rushed him to Buhimba Health Centre III and will later be charged theft.

Ivan Karungi the Kigaya village chairperson says Frank has been a notorious thief. This is not his first time stealing church property.

“We know him as a notorious thief because a few years back, the same person stole mouth speakers, church offertories box among other properties from the same church,” Mr Karungi said.

Karungi also asked security to make thorough investigations and punish the suspect if found guilty.

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