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The police have launched a manhunt for a man, for alleged murder.
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Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the suspect is said to have killed the victim following an argument over football.
A man has been put on the police wanted list for allegedly killing another man over football.
According to reports, the suspect, was said to have hit the victim, Benjamin Okello with a stick, which led to his death.
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An argument was reported to have occured between the duo when during the Arsenal Vs Liverpool match, which ended in a tie.
According to reports from TV47.digital, when Liverpool’s Mo Salah scored a late goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United supporter Benjamin Okello burst into celebration. He threw popcorn at the Arsenal fan as he celebrated.
This led to an argument, and after the match, the duo engaged in an heated argument and the Arsenal fan hit Benjamin Okello with a stick. leading to his death.
Confirming the incident, the Kaharo Sub County Chairperson narrated,
“I received information. Yesterday morning (Monday), two men fought on Sunday night in Kyobugombe trading centre, and one of them was rushed to Bukinda Health Centre for treatment and was referred to Rugarama Regional Referral Hospital, where he died.”
“A scuffle started in a video hall at the Kyobugombe trading centre, where they were watching a football match between Arsenal and Liverpool. When Liverpool scored an equaliser in the 81st minute, the Manchester United fan, now deceased, started jubilating, and this angered the Arsenal fan.
He (the Manchester United fan) threw popcorn at the Arsenal fan, sparking an argument between the two. After the game, the Arsenal fan picked a stick and hit the Manchester United fan, causing him to fall down,” he added
Also confirming the incident, the District commander (DPC), Mr Joseph Bakaleke said;
“We got information indicating that the two boys who were supporters of two different teams had a scuffle, and in so doing, one assaulted the other. It is alleged that when the assaulted one was taken to the hospital later alone, he met his death.”
Tye police has however launched a manhunt for the suspect.
