Mayuge man killed in a bar fight over a girl





Police in Mayuge district are holding a 20-year-old man for allegedly boxing a colleague to death in a bar fight.

Busoga east police spokesperson Diana Nandawula confirmed the arrest of Shamiru Wakibi a resident of Kinyala zone, Mayuge town council in Mayuge district.

She said Wakibi in a disagreement over a girl boxed Edirisa Wabwire, 26, and he collapsed after giving him one punch.

Nandawula said the 1:00 am incident occurred at the Sobarz bar and lodge complex located at Ssese zone, Mayuge town council in Mayuge district on Sunday.

She said the deceased was pronounced dead upon arrival at Muwanguzi Medical Center where he had been rushed by friends for medication. Nandawula said investigations were underway as he warned the youth to avoid alcohol and drugs which were ruining their lives and future.

Yahaya Ikoba, the area LC1 chairperson of Ssese zone said the two were under the influence of local gin. Ikoba said Wakibi operates a khat business adjacent to the bar.

Meanwhile Ali Wabwire, the bereaved father prayed for justice
upon receiving the body and a postmortem at Mayuge Health IV. He said his son is innocent.


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