The fire, which broke out last Tuesday at around 11 a.m., destroyed property worth millions of shillings. At the time of the incident, pupils were in class, but many were left in tears after losing personal belongings, including books, mattresses, and clothing.
The community, home to over 20,000 people, currently lacks a single police post, forcing residents to walk up to 20 kilometers to access police services in Kabwoya and Kyarushesha.
Museveni who was presiding over the 31stcoronation anniversary of Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru 1 of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom on Wednesday in Hoima City said that the government restored cultural institutions to promote culture, harmony, peace and also mobilize subjects for social economic transformation.
He made the remarks while presiding over the 31st Empango (coronation) anniversary of His Royal Highness Gafabusa Solomon Iguru I, the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, held at the Karuziika Palace in Hoima City.
The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Richard Byamukama. He reportedly collapsed and died instantly on Monday evening at around 6:30 p.m. while training at the Kyakabadiima Primary School football grounds.
The arrested security guard has been identified as Luke Nziku, attached to SGA security company limited while the injured victim has been identified as Simon Wadiya.
Okello Emmanuel
