source: URN (Uganda)
actor1: Private Security Forces (Uganda)
actor2: Civilians (Uganda)
location: Makerere University
notes: On 27 June 2020, private security guards, supported by a vigilante mob, attacked a student at Makerere University (Kampala), having mistaken him for a thief. The victim died on 4 July from wounds sustained during the attack. Conflicting (though unconfirmed) reports claim that police officers were also involved, and fired gun shots. 13 suspects have been arrested (3 security guards, 10 youth).