Breaking News: Uganda’s Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Hospitalised with 75% Burns After Boyfriend Sets Her on Fire Over Land Dispute

In a horrific incident, Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei was hospitalised on Sunday after her boyfriend doused her with petrol and set her on fire during a land dispute. Cheptegei, a talented middle-distance runner who represented Uganda at the Rio Olympics, suffered severe burns covering 75% of her body.

According to police sources, the brutal attack took place at her home in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, on Saturday evening. Her boyfriend, who has since been arrested, allegedly sought to gain control over her family’s land, a dispute that has been festering for months.

As reported by local media outlets, Cheptegei was taken to the Kamengo General Hospital in dire condition, with doctors declaring her life to be hanging in the balance. Local residents and friends have poured in to offer support to the embattled athlete, with many calling for the suspect to be hauled to justice.

In a chilling statement, Assistant Police Spokesperson Joel Mulindwa said: "We have arrested one person suspected to have burned Cheptegei during a quarrel over a piece of land. She was attacked by her partner and he poured petrol on her, setting her alight."

The incident has sent shockwaves across Uganda, with many calling it a barbaric act and demanding severe punishment for the perpetrator. Cheptegei’s family has launched an appeal for financial and moral support, as her medical expenses are expected to be exorbitant.

As investigations continue, netizens and fellow athletes worldwide have come out in full force to condemn the despicable act, with several online petitions calling for international action. The incident raises disturbing questions about the plight of women in Uganda and the increasing incidence of violent attacks on them.

This shocking crime has left an entire nation in a state of horror and disbelief. The recovery of Rebecca Cheptegei will indeed be a long and challenging road ahead, but this act must not go unreported. We stand united in demanding justice for Rebecca and ensuring that such atrocious crimes are never perpetuated against anyone.

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