Ugandan police are searching for an Arsenal fan who allegedly assaulted a Manchester United fan, resulting in his death.
The tragic incident took place on Sunday, October 27, at Kyobugombe Trading Centre in Kaharo Sub County, Kabale district, after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
According to TV47.digital, tensions escalated when Liverpool’s Mo Salah scored a late goal at Emirates Stadium. Manchester United supporter Benjamin Okello celebrated by throwing popcorn at the Arsenal fan, sparking the fatal confrontation.
The situation escalated into an argument, and after the match, the two men got into a scuffle. The Arsenal fan reportedly struck Benjamin Okello with a stick, resulting in his death.
Confirming the incident, the Kaharo Sub County Chairperson stated, “I received information yesterday morning (Monday) that two men fought on Sunday night in Kyobugombe Trading Centre. One of them was rushed to Bukinda Health Centre for treatment and later referred to Rugarama Regional Referral Hospital, where he passed away.”
“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.
The suspect, known only as Onan, is reportedly a notorious criminal who has been terrorizing residents of Kaharo Sub County. A manhunt is now underway, with Kabale District police actively searching for the Arsenal fan, who is currently on the run.
Kabale District Police Commander (DPC), Mr. Joseph Bakaleke, confirmed,“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.”
See reactions below;
calm_annie_: And I just start to dey watch ball…. Una don start to dey kee people ?
ekesonmoney_: As them no fit carry trophy, make them carry dead body 💀.
softogbu: The meaning of Arsenal is a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
thatindividual_: Seriously? Is it ever that serious bro? Wow.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. RIP to the dead though.
skdasuperman_music: His def Not a true gunner !! 😡 my fellow true gunners we too soft for such lifestyle normally we nor dey like stress @ all.