The police in Ibanda district have condemned the senseless act of violence in which members of the community turned against a police officer on duty and beaten him to death.
Samson Rwijae, the area police spokesperson has identified the deceased as No. 75290 PC Chemonges Suleiman, a 28-year-old police officer attached to Bisheshe police station in Ibanda District.
Rwijae said that PC Chemonges was tragically killed by a mob while guarding the funeral of Kahangire Lazarus, an inmate who died at Nyabuhikye Government prison in Ibanda District.
“Police responded to the scene, recovering an SMG rifle and 16 rounds of ammunition. PC Suleiman’s body was taken to the Ruhoko Health Centre mortuary. Investigations are ongoing,” he said, adding;
“We want to assure the public that all suspects involved in the criminal act shall be arrested and brought to book.”