Senior Reporter
Police in Kabale District on Tuesday evening rescued Elizabeth Babirye, a third-year student at the Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing, who had attempted to commit suicide for unknown reasons.
Babirye, who is pursuing a certificate in nursing and midwifery, climbed atop the water tank stands at the school premises on Makanga Hill in the Central Division of Kabale Municipality around 3:00 PM, apparently intending to jump.
Concerns had been raised by students who noticed troubling messages on her WhatsApp status in recent weeks, such as “Rest in peace Dear” and “Goodbye Musawo Liz, you will always be loved.” According to anonymous sources, Babirye had also exhibited concerning behavior, including fainting spells, leading some to speculate she might be under a curse, raising doubts about her ability to care for patients after graduation.
Some students suggested her actions were a cry for attention, highlighting broader issues of inadequate support and welfare within the institution, and speculated that she might be facing mental health struggles.
Alerted by fellow students who saw her climbing the water tank, school administrators intervened and contacted Kabale Central Police station. Responding officers safely secured Babirye with a stretcher and lowered her using ropes before rushing her to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Makanga for medical evaluation and care.
Attempts to obtain comments from school administrators were unsuccessful, and the police have not yet issued a statement on the matter.
