Police in Nansana are investigating circumstances surrounding a man who tried to commit suicide by setting himself ablaze.
The victim has been identified as 26 year old Faizal Kasirye a bricklayer
Kampala Metropolitan deputy Police spokespersonLuke Owoyesigyire told journalists that the victim has been admitted to hospital with several burn injuries after being turned down by a married woman.
The incident happened in Nsumbi zone, in Nansana Municipality .
Owoyesigyire adds that, after the incident, police investigations indicated that Kasirye tried to take his life after a married woman he was pursuing for love turned his requests down.
The Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson said as part of the investigations, they tried to find out more details about the incident by interrogating the said woman who also admitted that Kasirye tried to pursue her for a relationship.
Owoyesigyire said a case of attempted suicide has been recorded by police in Nansana but warned men against pursuing married women.