Two people were shot and critically
injured yesterday in Kikuube district.
The two victims Lampard Owinji (26) and Denis Baraka (11) are admitted at Hoima
Regional Referral Hospital.
The duo are residents of Rwengabi village Kaseeta parish Kabwoya sub county
Kikuube district.
Owinji was shot in the hand and stomach,
while Baraka was shot in the back.
Patrick Okwairwoth, the area LC1 Chairperson told journalists that the duo was
shot and injured during a scuffle between police and area residents in Rwengabi
village yesterday at 7:30pm.
Police raided the village to rescue Fracini Akumu who was at the verge of being
lynched by area residents who accused her of practicing witch craft.
The residents allegedly pounced on Akumu and beat her to coma.
They also burn down her two grass thatched
houses and demolished one permanent house.
Police from Kaseeta police post was notified and immediately rushed to rescue
Akumu.
Upon arrival area residents turned rowdy
and started pelting stones at the officers.
This prompted the officers to fire several bullets in the air to disperse the
violent residents.
Unfortunately, the stray bullets hit two
people critically injuring them.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson confirmed the incident
saying investigations have commenced.
He has however faulted the residents for attacking officers who were on duty.
Hakiza has also warned residents against mob justice which he says are a crime.
The News Editor ,Reporter at Kagadi Kibaale community Radio