Three brothers from the same family have been lynched by an angry mob in Pallisa District over allegations of stealing two sheep.

The deceased have been identified as Girifasio Ojulong, Godfrey Adong and another only identified as Tukei, all residents of Otamirio Ward in Kibale Town Council.

The trio were accused of stealing two sheep belonging to a man whose identity had not yet been established.

It is alleged that the suspects met their fate near Kibale Primary School, where they were reportedly found negotiating the price of the animals with a businessman.

John Ogwang, the former LC1 chairperson of Otamirio Ward, confirmed the incident, saying the three were surrounded by an angry mob and killed on the spot as they allegedly attempted to flee.

One of the residents, who requested anonymity, while speaking to our reporter, claimed that the deceased had been repeatedly linked to numerous thefts in the community, although the allegations had not been independently verified.