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Two People Perish in Bugiri Fire

25 June, 2024
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Police in Bugiri are investigating circumstances under which a fire claimed the lives of two people on Monday night.


 



The two victims are residents of Kayango village, Nsago parish, Buluguyi Sub County.

 

Diana Nandaula, the Busoga East police spokesperson identifies the deceased as Mildred Nekesa, a six-month baby and 19-year-old Mubulumba Natabaga. Another person Wanjala Ayub who sustained injuries was rushed to Bugiri Hospital for treatment.

 

Wanjala who stayed with the deceased was running a fuel business. It is alleged that Wanjala got a late night fuel customer which prompted him to light a candle. The candle however ignited the fuel leaving the entire house in flames. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Bugiri Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. 

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