A suspected machete wielding robber is currently nursing injuries at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital after he was allegedly attacked by a mob which accused him of attempting to rob a pedestrian.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Elungat.
It’s alleged that the angry mob descended on Elungat after a botched robbery incident targeting a pedestrian at around 7:30 PM on Wednesday at Moruapesur Rock in Soroti City’s East Division.
Locals say Elungat and two others sought to rob an unsuspecting pedestrian returning home after work.
According to residents, the victim the suspect intended to rob fought back, instantly attracting public attention.
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