The deceased were discovered by neighboring residents who noticed smoke filling the ventilators of their rented room located along Kinabirye Cell in Busowa Town Council, Bugiri District, on Tuesday morning. Concerned neighbors forcefully opened the door, only to find the three lifeless bodies lying on the floor.
Reports indicate that Kabaale, along with a group of individuals, was surveying a portion of land housing the Bugiri district headquarters, with the intent of selling it. The land in question spans approximately three acres, and Kabaale was reportedly attempting to sell it for 45 million Shillings.
The leaders say that as much as they have registered an increase in the general water coverage, now at 78 per cent, most of their schools do not have reliable sources of water, which forces pupils to trek over two kilometres to the community boreholes.
Prior to their arrest, Kisubi emphasized the responsibility entrusted to them by the electorate to ensure efficient service delivery, particularly in transportation, health, and education. He highlighted how poor road conditions negatively impact economic activities, hindering the timely transportation of goods and services.
His arrest follows Thursday's assessment of the One Billion Shillings that was allocated for the rehabilitation of dilapidated roads in Bugiri district.
The residents who were attending consultation meetings about the proposed Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill-2023 in Bugiri Municipality told URN on Tuesday that illicit traders are taking advantage of the prevailing high commodity prices to introduce cheap and fake products.
Abdullah Magumba, chairperson of Mayuge town council, notes the challenges they face, including insults from constituents due to perceived inactivity, despite the lack of funds for basic tasks like garbage collection and road maintenance.
Amos Mutalwa, a resident, reported that the intense fire hindered well-wishers from rescuing some casualties trapped in the commuter taxis. Some of the deceased were burnt beyond recognition and were subsequently transported to the Bugiri General Hospital mortuary.
Frederick Oketch, the Busoga Regional Inspectorate Officer, revealed that evidence suggests the suspects deposited excessive amounts of money into a single civil servant's account, instructing them to return it to their departmental heads for easy deposit into the district account, which they subsequently divided among themselves.
Residents have to rely on casual laborers to carry them across the flooded sections of the road, resulting in increased transport costs and disruptions to daily life. The impact of the flooding extends beyond transportation, affecting businesses and access to essential services.
The head of the State House Health Monitoring Unit in Eastern Uganda, Mpata Owa'gage says that Kabweru extorted undisclosed sums of money from unsuspecting job seekers.
Local divers attempted to rescue him, but it was already too late, and he was declared dead on the scene. Divers, in collaboration with the fire and rescue services department of the police, managed to retrieve the deceased from the depths of the swamp.
Meanwhile, the Bugiri district police commander, Godwin Ochaki says that there is no justifiable reason for anyone to beat up another person and it is further demeaning for anyone to be assaulted in public.
On her part, the Busoga East police spokesperson, Diana Nandawula confirms the incident, adding that investigations are underway and the track has been impounded and is parked at Bugiri Central Police station parking yard.
The minor’s mother, Hanifa Namulindwa revealed that when she informed Hatibu of her pregnancy last year, he immediately disavowed any responsibility. Hatibu claimed that his ongoing struggle with prostate cancer rendered him unable to father any more children.
A detective, speaking anonymously, revealed that one of the ransom seekers called to inform them that they were no longer interested in the money because Tenywa had already been killed.
The Busoga East police spokesperson, Diana Nandawula says that the suspected kidnappers first contacted Tenywa's relatives seeking a ransom of 10 Million Shillings, but they have currently increased it to 20 Million Shillings, coupled with threats of ending his life, if the money isn't delivered in the shortest time possible.
Basalirwa revealed that although the government constructed a health center III in the area, the lack of staff quarters has hindered effective service delivery to the community as most health workers reside in distant areas, making it difficult for them to arrive at the facility on time.
