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16-Year-Old Hospitalized After Assault Linked to Circumcision Ceremony

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  • An 18-year-old named Jackline Mteresa died after being assaulted by her uncle for attending a circumcision ceremony in Isango Village, Rorya District, Mara Region.
  • Her 16-year-old friend, Rhobi Werema, was also attacked and is hospitalized at Kinesi Health Centre with severe injuries.
  • The incident occurred on August 15, 2026, when the two teenagers attended a local circumcision ceremony.
  • The suspect, Sendi Mteresa, fled the scene after the attack and is currently at large, with allegations that some relatives are hiding him.
  • The deceased had recently moved to Isango Village to visit her paternal grandmother from Kahama District, Shinyanga Region.

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The deceased, Ms Jackline Mteresa, was attacked alongside her 16-year-old friend, Ms Rhobi Werema, who is currently admitted to Kinesi Health Centre receiving treatment for severe injuries inflicted by her biological father.

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