Butiki S4 student drops dead in dorm

The deceased has been identified as Joshua Lukonda, a 17-year-old senior four student, who allegedly fell off his bed in the dormitory and died.

Police in Jinja have opened a probe into a mysterious death of a student at Kiira College Butiki.

The deceased has been identified as Joshua Lukonda, a 17-year-old senior four student, who allegedly fell off his bed in the dormitory and died.

Preliminary reports indicate that the teenager reported serious headache on Sunday, March 24 at around 7pm and sought medical attention from the school dispensary where he reportedly received pain killers.

Kiira region Police spokesperson James Mubi says after receiving pain killers the student went back to the dormitory he met his death.

"He fell off the bed and hit the ground hard, school administrators called for an ambulance from Jinja Regional Referral Hospital to have the the student rushed to seek better healthcare but unfortunately he died on the way to hospital," Mubi said.

The body was conveyed to Jinja Hospital morgue.

However, Mubi confirmed that Police have taken up the matter to investigate Lukonda's death.

Police has cautioned  administrators of all education across the country to always have standby medical team who are able to attend to their students when they are feel unwell.

“They should have health workers who are 24/7 at work and to always report both minor and serious illnesses to the respective parents in time and make referrals where need be rather than waiting for the worst situation to happen,” said Mubi.

He called for the prohibition of unlawful and irritating practices such as bullying, homosexuality, fighting, stealing, use of narcotic drugs substances in schools.

Mubi guides that all people who get in touch with learners at schools should undergo child policy and safety courses and also do periodic reviews.