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- Violent altercation in Papa village, Busia County: Man who killed stepbrother over meat last week is lynched by a mob.
- Mob also destroys assailant’s property; incident underscores the tragic consequences of unresolved disputes within communities.
In Papa village, Teso South, Busia County, a tragic cycle of violence unfolded as a man, James Osaba, who had previously killed his stepbrother Grashio Obula following a dispute over meat, met his demise at the hands of a vengeful mob.
According to Kaujakito location chief George Okemer, Osaba had been in hiding since the fatal altercation last week.
Despite efforts to evade capture, Osaba’s whereabouts were eventually discovered, leading villagers, with the assistance of individuals from Kosera, to track him down.
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Armed with weapons, Osaba was confronted and fatally attacked by the enraged mob.
In addition to his death, the mob set fire to Osaba’s two residences and vandalized other property within his home, including vegetation.
The feud between Osaba and Obula ignited during a funeral gathering in Papa village, where both were assigned specific responsibilities.
Tensions escalated when Osaba, acting as the funeral organizing secretary, clashed with Obula, who was tasked with safeguarding stored food, particularly meat from a slaughtered cow. An altercation ensued, resulting in Osaba fatally stabbing Obula in the stomach.
This deadly encounter was not the first instance of Osaba’s violent behavior, as family members and villagers recalled a previous incident where he had severely injured another villager with a machete.
Despite pleas from local authorities and relatives urging him to surrender to the authorities, Osaba remained elusive.
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Following the confrontation, Osaba’s body, along with that of his late stepbrother, was transported to Kocholya hospital mortuary.
The tragic incident underscores the devastating consequences of unresolved conflicts within communities.