Paddy Sserunjogi, aka Sobbi, met his death on Monday afternoon in Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully evicting people from land.
While confirming Sobbi’s death late in the evening, Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of Police- SP Majid Karim noted the challenges in obtaining accurate details surrounding the incident.
While unconfirmed reports hinted at multiple casualties, only Sobbi death was officially confirmed. The altercation arose from a conflict where Sobbi’s gang reportedly damaged crops belonging to locals.
“Preliminary findings suggest that around 12:30 PM today, on a land belonging to Kalisa in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu sub-county, Gomba district, a group of 50 people armed with sticks, pangas, and spears attacked another group, resulting in the death of one person,” SP Karim informed.
The dispute revolved around land owned by one Kalisa, purchased in 2007 for Shillings 100 million, with an outstanding balance of Shillings 80 million left unpaid by Kalisa after the demise of the seller, Paul Kibi.
Allegedly hired by Kalisa to protect the disputed land, Sobbi group destroyed crops on the land, sparking tension with Kibi’s children, Deborah Nagadiya and Bartin Kiwewa, presenting a legitimate title deed that Kalisa had not settled the balance for.
“Legal proceedings were initiated, but before the case could be resolved, the second group brought individuals from Kampala Kisenyi to occupy and clear the land. During today’s (Monday) clash, different items, including food, utensils, and structures, were destroyed,” Karim added.
