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The incident occurred around 4:00 PM after Nuwamanya and his colleagues visited Kirehe Trading Centre to play pool earlier in the afternoon
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MBARARA - Police in Mbarara City are actively searching for the body of Nuwamanya Yokana, a student at Ankole Institute, who drowned in River Rwizi on Thursday, November 30, 2024.
According to a statement issued by the Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Kasasira Samson, the incident occurred around 4:00 PM after Nuwamanya and his colleagues visited Kirehe Trading Centre to play pool earlier in the afternoon. The group later decided to go swimming in River Rwizi.
Upon reaching the river, Nuwamanya immediately removed his clothes and entered the water. Tragically, he drowned moments later. His colleagues rushed back to the institute to inform the administration, who then reported the matter to Ruti Police Station.
Efforts to recover the body have so far been unsuccessful. Police and local authorities are continuing the search and have urged the public to exercise caution near water bodies, particularly during recreational activities.
SP Kasasira also called on the community to offer any assistance that could help in the recovery efforts.
This incident highlights the need for increased safety awareness and proper supervision at such locations to prevent similar tragedies.
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