Monica Nandara, 36, barely avoided being lynched by an enraged mob after being accused of stealing a baby at Kakraba junction in the Central Region. Monica, who was said to be giving assistance to a homeless woman and her baby, was later accused by the homeless woman of stealing the baby, resulting in a mob action.
According to reports, on March 14, 2023, Monica Nandara, who owns a store along the Nyanyano stretch and produces pastry products, was nearly lynched by an angry mob in the Kakraba area after accusing her of stealing a baby. Some even proposed that she be burned to death to serve as a deterrent to others who might commit similar crimes.
Monica was working late that day when one of her apprentices told her of a woman and her baby lying on the shoulder of the Nyanyano road. As a good Samaritan, she decided to assist the woman by inquiring as to why she was there late that night with her infant, who was only a few months old. According to Monica, the lady stated that she had been fired by the owner of the kiosk she works at for failing to pay the rent and had nowhere to sleep.
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Monica and one of her apprentices decided to return the lady to the kiosk and pay the rent as well. However, things turned sour on the way to the venue when the woman started to yell for assistance when they arrived at Kakraba, accusing Monica of attempting to steal her baby.
This drew the attention of those nearby, who quickly attacked the vehicle and arrested Monica and her apprentice, accusing them of attempting to take the infant and coercing the victim.
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While some of the enraged mob physically assaulted Monica and her apprentice, others proposed they be burned to death. Despite the fact that she survived the incident, Monica told the media in an interview that she is traumatized and is hesitant to assist others.
She goes on to say that mob justice should be a thing of the past and asks for more public awareness of it. The woman, whose name Monica cannot recall, was later turned over to police after they were called, but she was later released. Shivera Tiesar, Monica’s apprentice who was slapped by the mob, said she still experiences pain in her cheek.
