Police in Masaka District have launched investigations into the death of a 16-year-old Senior Four student whose body was discovered after she went missing.The deceased has been identified as Rayati Nassali Nakato, a student at Masaka Secondary School. Her death has left her family, friends, classmates and residents in shock as authorities work to establish what happened.
According to police, Nakato left her home in Nyendo Township on Sunday, August 9, at around 10am, telling her family that she was going to Kako Village to collect revision papers for her studies.Later that afternoon, she reportedly called her twin sister Sharifah Babirye and revealed that she had gone to Nabugabo Sand Beach.
Shortly after the conversation, her phone went off and relatives failed to reach her.The family launched a search for the teenager, but their efforts ended in tragedy after her body was discovered. Police preliminary findings indicate that she was allegedly assaulted before she was killed.Detectives have started collecting evidence and following leads to identify the person or people responsible for the crime.
The incident has sparked anger and sadness among residents, with many calling for justice and stronger protection for young girls against violence and abuse.Nakato’s classmates and teachers at Masaka Secondary School are mourning the loss of a young student whose life was cut short while pursuing her education.Police have urged anyone with information that could help investigations to come forward as they continue searching for answers and working to bring the suspects to justice.
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