A night of drinking turned deadly at My Place Bar within AD Plaza Apartment along Kibuli Road, leading to the death of one individual and the arrest of two Eritrean nationals. According to a preliminary police report, the incident occurred on the night of Sunday, July 7.
The deceased and the suspects, Siem Fustem and Henok Foto, were reportedly engaged in a drinking session when a fight broke out among the trio. During the altercation, one individual was struck on the head with a beer bottle, causing severe injury.
Panicking at the severity of the injury, the suspects decided to transport the injured man to Nsambya Hospital using a bodaboda. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead upon arrival, with the cause of death cited as a blood clot in the brain.
Two Eritrean Nationals Arrested for Fatal Bar Fight in Kibuli
Kampala, Uganda – July 8, 2024
A night of drinking turned deadly at My Place Bar within AD Plaza Apartment along Kibuli Road, leading to the death of one individual and the arrest of two Eritrean nationals. According to a preliminary police report, the incident occurred on the night of Sunday, July 7.
The deceased and the suspects, Siem Fustem and Henok Foto, were reportedly engaged in a drinking session when a fight broke out among the trio. During the altercation, one individual was struck on the head with a beer bottle, causing severe injury.
Panicking at the severity of the injury, the suspects decided to transport the injured man to Nsambya Hospital using a bodaboda. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead upon arrival, with the cause of death cited as a blood clot in the brain.
The incident was subsequently reported to Kabalagala Police Station, where law enforcement officers swiftly responded by visiting the scene and recording statements from relevant eyewitnesses. The suspects, Siem Fustem and Henok Foto, both Eritrean nationals and refugees residing in the Lukuli zone of Makindye Division, were arrested and are currently detained at Kabalagala Police Station.
The suspects are likely to face murder charges, which could see them serve extended sentences in Luzira Prison if convicted. This tragic incident highlights the potential consequences of violent disputes and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions.
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