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Mob attacks home after 19-year-old found dead at Namutumba disco
The discovery of the body prompted residents to attack Maganda’s home, accusing him and others of involvement in the death.
Michael Kasadha, the Busoga East Regional Police spokesperson, said the incident occurred at about 3:00am. (File)
By: Simon Masaba, Journalist @New Vision
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Police in Namutumba district are investigating the suspected murder of 19-year-old Nicholas Martin Isiko, whose body was found after he attended a disco party organised as part of an introduction ceremony.
Isiko, a resident of Nkanja village, reportedly attended the party at the home of Peter Maganda in Kasozi village, Kisega parish, Kibaale subcounty, on August 23, 2026.
Michael Kasadha, the Busoga East Regional Police spokesperson, said the incident occurred at about 3:00am.
“Preliminary facts indicate that the deceased had attended a disco party organised at the home of one Peter Maganda in Kasozi village, as part of an introduction ceremony scheduled for August 23. He was later found dead under circumstances suspected to be murder,” Kasadha said.
The discovery of the body prompted residents to attack Maganda’s home, accusing him and others of involvement in the death.
Maganda was injured during the attack and is receiving treatment. Property, including television sets, plastic chairs, doors and other household items, was also destroyed.
“The community became violent and attacked the home of Maganda, injuring him and destroying property. We have opened separate cases concerning the retaliatory attack,” Kasadha said.
Police opened a murder case at Namutumba Central Police Station under CRB 290/2026. A team led by the Namutumba district police commander, detectives and scene-of-crime officers visited and documented the scene.
The discovery of the body prompted residents to attack Maganda’s home, accusing him and others of involvement in the death.
Maganda was injured during the attack and is receiving treatment. Property, including television sets, plastic chairs, doors and other household items, was also destroyed.
“The community became violent and attacked the home of Maganda, injuring him and destroying property. We have opened separate cases concerning the retaliatory attack,” Kasadha said.
Police opened a murder case at Namutumba Central Police Station under CRB 290/2026. A team led by the Namutumba district police commander, detectives and scene-of-crime officers visited and documented the scene.
Isiko’s body was taken to Iganga Hospital for a post-mortem examination before being handed over to relatives for burial.
Police also opened cases of attempted murder and malicious damage to property over the attack on Maganda’s home.
Kasadha condemned the violence and urged residents not to take the law into their own hands.
“We strongly condemn acts of mob justice. We appeal to members of the public to remain calm and allow police to carry out investigations,” he said.
Police appealed to anyone with information about Isiko’s death to come forward, warning that retaliatory attacks could create more victims and interfere with investigations.
Police also opened cases of attempted murder and malicious damage to property over the attack on Maganda’s home.
Kasadha condemned the violence and urged residents not to take the law into their own hands.
“We strongly condemn acts of mob justice. We appeal to members of the public to remain calm and allow police to carry out investigations,” he said.
Police appealed to anyone with information about Isiko’s death to come forward, warning that retaliatory attacks could create more victims and interfere with investigations.