Wandera, the father of 20 children suspects that the one who has burnt the house must have targeted the 23 million Shillings he had kept in the bedroom ceiling.
Police in Mukono are investigating circumstances
under which the house of Esimafesi Wandera, the National Resistance
Movement-NRM chairperson for Ssozi Parish in Mpatta sub county has been set on
fire by unknown people.
At around 1pm, neighbours to Wandera saw flames coming out of the house and madean alarm but the efforts of
the village members to stop the fire have not helped.
As a results, household materials worthy millions
have been turned into ashes.These included a sofa set, television set, beds,
clothes and important documents.
Wandera, the father of 20 children suspects that the one who has burnt the house must have targeted the 23 million Shillings he had kept in the bedroom ceiling.
Two days ago, Wandera claims to have sold off land at
Mpatta trading center with an intention of buying another huge chunk of land in Buvuma district. However, at the time the entire family was busy in the garden,
the incident happened and they missed a chance of saving anything.
//Cue in: “Akasente kange kenali…
Cue out: …ebintu byona”//
Rose Babirye, a student in senior four and daughter
Wandera says she has lost all her school materials such as books, clothes and text
books. She wonders how she will push on with studies especially during this
testing period of the coronavirus.
//Cue in: “Ebintu byona byayidde…
Cue out: …batukwasaganyeko”//
Ssozi LCI Chairperson Lawrence Kiwanuka appeals to
people of good will to rescue his resident by donating to him household
materials. He notes that as a village they lost events materials such cooking
and table materials they bought to use at various functions and were keeping them at
his place.
//Cue in: “Byona ebyabadde…
Cue out: …nga bweyabadde atambudde”//
Kiwanuka suspects that the house may have been set on
fire by idle youths addicted to drugs who are increasing in the community of Mpatta especially
during this lockdown.
However, the Mukono Acting Police Divisional
Commander Ismael Kifudde says investigations are still ongoing before coming up
a conclusion into the matter.
He condemns the act saying it leads to underdevelopment
and risks lives.
Meanwhile, residents have mobilised to set up a temporary shelter for the family.
