Two pupils dead in Masaka school fire
MASAKA.Police has confirmed that two pupils of Kasaana Junior School in, Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka City have died in a fire that burned down a dormitory. The incident that happened at 4:00am also left 11 pupils injured. The dead have been identified as Aloysius Ahebwa and Malik Katende. Those critically injured include Christine Adong, a school Matron, Austin Kisembo, Jordan Ssendagire, Arnold Tumwesige, Sharid Mwanje among others. According to school authorities, the dormitory accommodated 15 children of Top and Primary One class. Jamada Wandera the acting Greater Masaka Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, attributing it to a short circuit. He said that although the police Fire and Rescue team rushed to the scene to save the situation, the two pupils could not be rescued. According to Wandera, the injured pupils were rushed to various hospitals. Shortly after the outbreak, dozens of […]