Kabale Police Probe Suspected Suicide of Senior Five Student

Police in Kabale District are investigating the suspected suicide of a 20-year-old Senior Five student from Kigata High School. The deceased has been identified as Babra Katusiime, a resident of Ahamurangara Village in Buhara Sub-county.

The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday evening. According to police, Katusiime informed her mother that morning that she would not attend school due to a lack of examinations. Her mother left for the garden and returned around 6 PM to find her daughter hanging in the sitting room. Police were subsequently alerted and have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

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People in distress should talk to a trusted family member, friend, religious leader or local leader, or seek counselling at the nearest health facility.

Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Nelson Tumushime emphasized the importance of seeking help for those facing stress, depression, financial difficulties, or family problems. He advised individuals in distress to confide in trusted family members, friends, religious leaders, or local officials, or to seek counseling at the nearest health facility.

Tumushime also issued a warning against the dissemination of images or videos from the scene on social media, stating that such actions disrespect the deceased and can inflict further pain on the grieving family. The incident has cast a shadow of mourning over Katusiime's family, Kigata High School, and the wider community in Buhara.

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such actions disrespect the deceased and can cause additional pain to the bereaved family.