Two brothers killed in fight over Shs4,000
Residents mourn the death two brothers that died due to a fight over Ugandan Shs4000, Photo Longino Muhindo.
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Angry and seeking justice, the grieving community turned against the elder brother, ultimately leading to his tragic death
Kibandaya village in Bundibugyo District, western Uganda was left grieving following a Thursday morning tragic incident in which a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his 22-year-old brother in a fight over Shs4,000.
A machete-wielding Kule Muthokwa is alleged to have killed his brother Jackson Thembo, whom he accused of stealing his savings.
The grieving community turned against Mutokwa as they sought justice for Thembo, ultimately ending his life in revenge.
The heart-wrenching incident was recounted by the village chairperson, Timothy Kighoma who explained that the local police intervened to assess the situation and subsequently allowed the family to bury the two brothers.
Muthokwa had fled into a nearby bush after attacking his brother but was pursued and beaten to death by a mob.
The brothers were laid to rest shortly after getting clearance from police officers who documented the scene of crime for further investigations.
Mr Charles Baluku, the Kaghughu parish councilor, condemned mob justice and urged the community members to uphold the rule of law. He asked the community to denounce violence as a solution to crime.
"Having two family members die in our village in one day is a heartbreaking tragedy. Although we condemn acts of mob attack, we have to consider the possibility that Muthokwa's actions were influenced by drugs, he said, recognizing the destructive consequences they cause.
One of the community members, Ms Mary Ithungu claimed Muthokwa was a notorious drug addict.
