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Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Allegedly Set on Fire by Boyfriend After Olympics


Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has burns on over 75 percent of her body after being set on fire by boyfriend

Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom stated that Ndiema “bought a jerrican of petrol, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement” that took place on Sunday, September 1, per the AP. FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty ImagesWhile the status of Cheptegei and Ndiema’s relationship is unknown, the AP reported that they had apparently been arguing over land that her house was built on. A “five-liter yellow jerrican, a bag and a black marvin” and “burnt mobile phone” were reportedly collected at the scene for “forensic analysis,” Kosiom continued.

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