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60-year-old woman lynched

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Published on Thursday, 05 November 2009 19:29

Elsewhere, a 60-year-old woman was lynched on Tuesday night at Bonyansiaga village, Nyamache District, over claims of practicing witchcraft. The woman allegedly bewitched a councillor, James Omboga of Nyamache Town Council, who died two weeks ago.  The incident occurred shortly after the body of the councillor was removed from the mortuary for burial yesterday at his farm.

The deceased’s husband and their children watched helplessly as angry villagers set upon the suspect with weapons before torching their family house. The villagers claimed the suspect had threatened the councillor over a land dispute and when the latter died, they were convinced she had a hand in the death.

Also injured during the incident were two of the suspect’s children who were admitted to Nyamache District Hospital in serious condition. Gucha Deputy OCPD Ranson Lolmodoni said investigation had been launched into the incident, adding those involved would be arrested.