Summary:
- Nabasirye Sulaina, 18, passed away at Bwera Hospital after developing breathing problems on Monday late at night.
KASESE: Police in Bwera Division, Kasese District, are investigating the sudden death of Nabasirye Sulaina (18), a Senior Four student at Bwera Secondary School.
SP Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating that Sulaina had sat for her UCE exams at the same school on Monday. After attending preps with her classmates, she retired to the dormitory. At around 11:00 PM, Sulaina reportedly developed breathing difficulties.
Tumushime said that the School matron Biira Penina rushed her to Bwera Hospital for medical attention, but she was pronounced dead at approximately 12:30 AM.
Tumushime also said that a police team, led by Bwera DPC SP Tai Ramathan, responded to the scene. PF 48 and 48b forms have been completed, and a postmortem is pending as investigations continue.
CUE IN TUMUSHIME…..ON THE INCIDENT…..RR/ENG//
Sulaina’s death follows the recent passing of another Senior Four candidate in the district. Maate Emmanuel (16), a student at Karambi Secondary School, committed suicide after reportedly impregnating a fellow student, according to police reports.
