Esther Nakibuuka Nseera Killed After Allegedly Blocking Community Path with Her Fence
Jokolera Village, Wakiso District – Tension grips Kasangati Town Council after residents lynched 65yearold Esther Nakibuuka Nseera, accusing her of illegally fencing off a public pathway with her garden, sparking violent retaliation.
The Provocation: Nakibuuka, a longtime resident, had reportedly extended her garden into a wellused community path, ignoring repeated pleas to remove the obstruction.
The Attack: Enraged locals stormed her property, beat her severely, and left her body dumped in a nearby swamp. Postmortem reports indicate internal bleeding and broken ribs.
Gruesome Details: Her intestines were found protruding, suggesting extreme brutality.
Residents admit rising thefts in Jokolera but condemn the mob justice:
“Why kill an elder over a path? We need police, not violence!” one neighbor lamented.
LC1 Chairman Ssalongo Kasozi Hakim has urged police to investigate swiftly.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed inquiries are ongoing but warned against vigilante actions.
Land Tensions: Rising population fuels disputes over boundaries.
Security Gaps: Locals claim police response is too slow, forcing drastic measures.
Authorities urge calm as investigations proceed.
