3/8/2026
Police in Soroti City have launched investigations into a suspected mob justice incident that left two street children dead and another seriously injured in the early hours of Monday.
According to a police statement, the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026, along Town Talks Street in Soroti Central Ward, Soroti East Division.
Preliminary investigations indicate that three street children were allegedly attacked by a mob on suspicion of theft.
During the attack, two of the victims were beaten and set ablaze, resulting in their deaths. A third victim was rescued by police officers and rushed to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
Police said the bodies of the deceased had been taken to the Soroti City Mortuary for postmortem examinations as detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.
The Uganda Police Force condemned the incident, warning members of the public against taking the law into their own hands.
Police emphasised that every suspect is entitled to due process under the law and urged residents to report suspected criminals to law enforcement agencies instead of resorting to mob justice.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to report to the nearest police station or contact Soroti Central Police Station.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
