Preliminary findings suggest that the fire broke out simultaneously in three houses located opposite each other in the trading centre, just as people were preparing to retire for the night. Reports indicate that Iparo, who had a history of epilepsy, was initially rescued by a neighbour.
The forces also seized a firearm, a SAR 17373 with one live round of ammunition, and neutralised a rustler following an exchange of fire with Turkana herdsmen in Kotein.
Nakabaat Gold Mining site has been a battleground for the UPDF soldiers and the warriors, rendering the place very insecure for the registered gold mining companies to operate. In 2020, a group of joint Karimojong and Turkana warriors raided a settlement camp for artisan miners in the Nakabaat gold mining area, reportedly targeting migrant workers whose property was all looted.
Investigations reveal that Tumuhairwe had been employed as a housemaid by Michael Mwesigwa, a single father raising his children after separating from their mother two years ago.
