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KABALE UGANDA: ARSENAL MACHESTER UNITED FANS FIGHT,THE GUNNERS FUN KILLS THE DEVIL’S FAN
Posted On 31 Oct 2024
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By Ambrose Kweronda
In Kabale District————-
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Police in Kabale District are hunting for an Arsenal Football Club fan after he allegedly assaulted a Manchester United fan leading to his death.
The incident happened on Sunday evening at Kyobugombe Trading Centre in Kaharo Sub County of Kabale District happened after Arsenal was held to two goals draw by Liverpool during the English Premier League match at former’s home, Emirates Stadium.
According to the Kaharo Sub County LCIII Chairperson, Edmond Tumwesigye, the suspect has only been identified as Onan in his 30s, while the deceased is Benjamin Okello, both residents of Katenga Parish in Kaharo Sub County of Kabale District.
It`s alleged that when Liverpool scored an equalizer in 81st minute, the Manchester united fan now the deceased started jubilating as he threw popcorns to the suspect and the Arsenal fan picked a stick, hit the Manchester United fan causing him to fall down. He noted that after the incident, Okello was rushed to Bukinda Health Centre for treatment and was later referred to Rugarama where he died from.
The District Police Commander (DPC), Joseph Bakaleke has told our reporter that police are yet to arrest the suspect who is said to be on the run.
Katenga LCII Chairperson, Edward Byabasheija, said the suspect on the run is notorious criminal who is accused of terrorizing the area.