By KGR Reporter,
Uganda’s female marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away.
The athlete, who had been admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital following a domestic quarrel involving a petrol attack, died this morning.
Rebecca’s father, Joseph Cheptegei, confirmed that his daughter succumbed to her injuries at 6:00 a.m.
The incident occurred on Sunday around 2 p.m., when Marangach, the deceased’s boyfriend, allegedly entered Cheptegei compound armed with petrol.
He reportedly doused her in petrol and set her alight.
The flames also affected Marangach, as his clothes were also soaked in petrol.
A close relative of Cheptegei, who requested to remain anonymous, disclosed that the athlete had been experiencing family conflicts with Marangach following her return from the Paris Olympics, leading to partial separation.
May the deceased soul rest in eternal Peace. END.
