Police in Kampala have kicked off investigations into circumstances under which a Uganda Rugby Cranes players was killed by mob action on Friday.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Racheal Kawala said Sydney Gongodyo who was also a player for Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club was killed at around 2pm in Masulira Zone, Bukoto I Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District.
“It is alleged that while in Masulita Zone, the victim was subjected to mob action by members of the public under circumstances that are still under investigation,” Kawala said.
She added that police officers responded promptly and rushed the victim to Mulago National Referral Hospital for medical treatment.
“ Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on 5th June 2026 at approximately 7:00 PM.”
Police said investigations into the incident are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspects involved so that they can be brought to justice.”
The death has shocked a number of rugby fans and stakeholders since Gongodyo was a budding star and a famous figure around the game.
He was part of the Black Pirates team that won the Uganda Rugby Premiership and the Uganda Cup last season.