MUBENDE: Territorial police in Mubende have registered a death by arson that occurred on 11/02/2025 at about 0200hrs.
3 people died on the spot while 3 others survived but with serious injuries. All are residents of Kyambogo village, Kigogwa parish, Kalonga Subcounty Mubende district.
The deceased have been identified as, Bezaehe Lukara Innocent male aged 40 years, Mbabazi Annet Female aged 11 years, Namata Esther Female a 03year old.
The victims are Kaitesi Clement, a 39-year-old female, Muhumuza John, a 14-year-old male pupil, and Tumushabe Doloheina, an 11-year-old female pupil.
- Preliminary findings indicate that on 11/02/2025 at around 0200hrs at Kyambogo village, Kigogwa Parish, Kalonga Sub County in Mubende District, the deceased Bezaehe slept off leaving a candle lighting in the bedroom hence causing the fire that burnt three people to death and injured three others.
The injured are currently getting treatment at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital while bodies of the deceased persons lay in the same hospital mortuary pending postmortem.
The source of the fire was a lighting candle.
SP Racheal Kawala Pro Wamala, The police appeal to the public to make sure candles are kept away from flammable materials and to ensure they are put out when leaving the room or intending to sleep.
“We further caution the public against unattended candle use”. She said. Inquiries are still ongoing.
