University Student takes his life
Police in Rubanda district have registered the tragic death of a 22-year-old university student, Mugarura Victor who reportedly took his own life at his residence in Hamurara Cell, Nyamiyaga Ward, Bubare Town Council.
According to police reports, Victor, a first-year student at Kabale University and resident of the area was found hanging in his room on July 24 at an unspecified time. It is alleged that prior to his death he had taken his mother’s phone and disappeared. His family and friends reportedly searched for him throughout the day.
The situation was resolved in the evening when Victor’s sister attempted to call his phone. The phone was found ringing inside his house in the room where Victor slept. Upon opening the door, she discovered his body hanging from the ceiling above his bed.
Authorities were promptly notified and officers responded to the scene, examining and documenting evidence. A rope believed to have been used in the act was recovered and police also found short notes, suspected to be suicide messages written by Victor before his death beside the body.
Police urge the community to seek support from local leaders and relevant offices when facing personal issues emphasizing that resorting to suicide is not a solution to problems and that help is available.
The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the circumstances leading to this tragic event.
