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A football-related argument took a deadly turn in Western Uganda’s Kyobugombe Trading Centre, as 22-year-old Benjamin Okello lost his life following a dispute with an Arsenal fan on Sunday, October 27th, News360 Nigeria reports.

The clash broke out over celebrations and taunts after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, Ugandan outlet The Daily Monitor has reported.

When Mo Salah scored a late goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United supporter Benjamin Okello was celebrating. He threw some popcorn at the Arsenal supporter as he celebrated.

The action escalated the situation, and after the match ended, the two got into a scuffle that left Benjamin Okello dead after he was hit with a stick by the Arsenal supporter, who has only been identified as Onan.

The incident was confirmed by Kaharo Sub County Chairperson, Mr Edmond Tumwesigye who recounted receiving news of the brawl early Monday morning.

“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,” he stated.

Witnesses described the confrontation beginning in a local video hall, where the fans gathered to watch the match.

“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,” added the Chairperson.

The district police commander (DPC) of Kabale, Mr. Joseph Bakaleke, explained that police received reports about the incident and confirmed that one of the fans later succumbed to his injuries.

“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,” said Bakaleke.

The suspect, Onan, who is reportedly known for criminal activity in the area, is now the subject of an active police manhunt.

Authorities have appealed to anyone with information or who witnessed the altercation to come forward to aid in the investigation.

Relatives of Okello are demanding justice, while Mr. Bakaleke called for calm among the family as the search for the suspect continues.

“We have tried to encourage the relatives of the deceased to calm down as we continue to hunt for the other one who is alleged to have participated in the fight to explain exactly what happened, as well as getting information from those who were present to aid the investigations in the matter,” said Bakaleke.

naijapikin2:
You see that east africa and environs ARSENAL supporters are radical. Even if you are an arsenal supporter and you don't comport you go collect.

I remember some years back I was in lafia nasarawa state I as an arsenal supporter was criticizing emmanuel adebayor, arsenal supporters almost beat me up with my jersey o.

I just do my arsenal thing jejely😎

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/football-rivalry-turns-bloody-as-arsenal-supporter-kills-man-united-fan/

cococandy:
Highly Emotional man

abobote:
He should be killed as well. He is not a real Arsenal Fan. Arsenal fans are used to heartbreak and can not possibly kill for football

Parydelegate:
And Man utd is playing Chelsea this weekend...hope another club fan don't start fighting again

floss:
Some people have anger issues…
Some people know how to make silly comments…

Some people doesn’t know how to talk without touching others

Some people just want to get you angry by all means

Some people cannot control their utterances

Some people are walking corpse


You see all these in a viewing centre

Angelfrost:
How many insults and threats have I personally received on this Forum in the Sport's section...!

I have lost count

How ordinary game banter and opinion turn fight remains a mystery to me!

Some of una no just get sense at all... All the emotions and anger on top wetin sef? A sport that even the coaches and players forget about almost immediately after the final whistle.