Senior two student commits suicide in police cell

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Police in Namutumba is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of  a senior Two student  who allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a police cell .

Ms Diana Nandaula, the Busoga East Police Spokesperson identifies the victim as James Mukama student of Busembatia Secondary School in Busembatia Town Council, Bugweri District.

Nandaula says James Mukama was on Monday morning found hanging dead in his cell at Bugobi Police Post, Bugobi Town Council, Namutumba district.

Mukama’s  sister Bridgette Nabudo, narrated to our reporter that his brother was arrested last Friday on allegations of stealing two saucepans and a passport belonging to one of the residents of Bugobi Town Council.

Ms Diana Nandaula, the Busoga East Police Spokesperson, said: “Police are doing their best to establish the cause of death. she confirmed the incident noting that investigations are still going on.