Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
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"The player was ambushed by thugs as he approached his home, leaving him with life-threatening injuries before he was rushed to the medical facility."
— Asan Kasingye , Athlete
"The scene of the incident has been documented and processed to ensure that all relevant evidence is collected and preserved."
— Rachael Kawala , Other
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The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
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