Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the death of 15-year-old student Kiiza Melisa Catherine, whose body was found in one of the razed houses.
The blaze, which erupted in the children's bedroom around 7:00 am, quickly engulfed the entire house. Despite desperate efforts by residents and neighbors to contain the fire, they were overwhelmed by its intensity.
Ramathan Kawere, a resident of Bugala Main Island in Bujumba sub-county, says that the populations traveling on the lake for various reasons face heavy risks of death in case an accident occurs because the district lacks rapid means to respond to incidents.
During a press conference held at his home in Magere-Kasangati, Kyagulanyi condemned the excessive use of force and systemic human rights abuses perpetrated by the Police, especially targeting his camp.
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About fifty pupils and nine teachers of Trust Infant School from Nakaseke district survived with minor injuries when a vehicle they're traveling in hit a State House double cabin pick-up, at Nkumba, the exact spot where a concrete mixer overturned killing an advocate early this year.
“Uganda Police apprehended Lukwago and is currently in custody. We intend to take him to court to face charges related to child abuse and torture. We also urge the public to remain vigilant about children’s rights, as outlined in the laws that protect the rights of children,” ACP Rusoke said.
Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke, stated that out of the 21 retrieved bodies, only 14 have been handed over to families for burial.
President Yoweri Museveni addressed the tragedy on his X account (formerly Twitter), directing the State House Comptroller to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased, offering five million shillings per person, and one million shillings to those injured.
The bomb squad was observed on Monday extracting samples from the wreckage and reviewing social media videos taken at the scene to gather evidence. They also interacted with eyewitnesses who provided crucial information about the incident and their efforts to rescue occupants from the flames.
Atuhaire explained that the attack happened while Mwijukye was addressing members of Rwanyamabare Catholic Church, who accused their neighbor, Edwin Burimbare, of encroaching on their land.
BUL FC secured their spot in the semifinals by eliminating KCCA FC earlier this month, while NEC FC earned their place by defeating last year's finalists, Uganda Police FC.
The motorcycle registration number UP 1903 was intercepted at England Village in Minakulu sub county when locals saw two unidentified men carrying a bull on one motorcycle and made an alarm.
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga says they are closely monitoring the situation in Kenya and in case of any spill over they are ready to swing into action immediately
According to Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, many people have been coerced into sodomy but only a few individuals have filed complaints with the police. “
Eye witness accounts show that Constable John Oginere, who was driving the Internal Affairs Ford Ranger double cabin Reg No UG 0337G first knocked a motorcycle Reg No UEU 841C that Ojok was riding and went ahead to knock two ladies who were on their way to the garden before it lost control and veered off the road thus knocking Muhindo
Muleterwa Anatoli, the Commissioner for Community Policing in the Uganda Police Force, says that the current security threats are raising a need for the forces to be more connected with the local community than before in order to fulfill their mandate.
