By Abdullahi Inuwa
In a horrifying twist of mob justice, a football referee was beaten and burned to death by an enraged crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo following accusations of theft.
The shocking incident occurred after a local football match in the town of Kasaï, where tempers flared and chaos erupted. Eyewitnesses say the referee was accused of stealing a phone, sparking outrage among spectators and locals. Without waiting for police intervention, the mob descended on him, delivering a brutal beating before setting him ablaze.
The gruesome killing has sparked widespread condemnation, with human rights groups calling for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. Authorities have launched an investigation and vowed to crack down on rising cases of mob violence across the country.
This tragic event underscores the dangers of street justice and the urgent need for stronger rule of law in DR Congo’s rural communities.
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