Rebecca Cheptegei has handed away after her alleged ex-partner, Dickson Ndiema, burned 80 p.c of her physique. Medical workers at Moi Instructing and Referral Hospital mentioned two days in the past that they have been making an attempt the whole lot to stabilize and save her life. Cheptegei was from Uganda, 33 years outdated, and mom to 2 younger youngsters.

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The Olympic athlete died on Thursday (Sept. 5) from organ failure. In keeping with the Related Press, a spokesperson for the hospital mentioned Rebecca was absolutely sedated from the time she was admitted.

It had been lower than a month since Rebecca Cheptegei repped for Uganda on the Paris Olympics. She claimed the forty fourth place within the ladies’s marathon.

Right here’s What Occurred To Rebecca Cheptegei

As beforehand reported, Rebecca’s father advised the press earlier this week that his daughter and Dickson Ndiema had been simply buddies. He additionally implied that the assault began with a dispute about Dickson wanting her land.

Witnesses confirmed that on Sunday (Sept. 1), Ndiema poured petrol on Cheptegei after which lit her on hearth within the early afternoon. Rebecca had reportedly returned from church together with her two youngsters when she encountered Dickson. It’s unclear if her youngsters — unrelated to Dickson — witnessed the assault.

Ndiema additionally suffered burns to about 30 p.c of his physique from his assault. Medical professionals at Moi Hospital are additionally treating him. He’s reportedly “bettering and secure.”

Father Calls For Justice For Rebecca’s Dying

At the moment, it’s unclear whether or not Dickson Ndiema has been formally charged for the assault. Nonetheless, the Uganda Athletics Federation is pushing for legislation enforcement businesses to take “swift and decisive motion” towards him. Its president and secretary-general launched an announcement responding to Rebecca’s dying.

“Could her mild soul relaxation in peace. Collectively, allow us to stand united in saying NO to violence towards ladies,” that assertion mentioned.

Rebecca’s dad can be calling for justice within the deadly incident. He spoke to reporters on the hospital on Thursday, per AP.

“As it’s now, the felony who harmed my daughter is a assassin, and I’m but to see what the safety officers are doing,” Joseph Cheptegei mentioned. “He’s nonetheless free and would possibly even flee.”

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