Uganda: Burial Function Turns Chaotic, Two Mourners Killed Over Poison Allegations

12 February 2017

Pallisa — Police in Pallisa District are investigating circumstances under which two mourners were reportedly lynched on allegations of poisoning a 28-year-old man under unclear circumstances.

Bukedi region police spokesperson, Mr Sowali Kamulya, said mourners who had on Saturday turned up to send off Micheal Kungulu, 28, turned chaotic, attacked and killed Martin Omunugu, 30 and Augustine Okoboi, 58, accusing them of poisoning the deceased.

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