The police in Entebbe are investigating a tragic house fire outbreak that claimed the lives of three young girls in Mpala Cell, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District, in the early hours of August 15, 2025.
However, the fire outbreak, which broke out around 1:00 am, was reported to the police by the local LC1 chairperson.
The Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, confirmed to the Uncovered Ug media team that the deceased were identified as Namiru Ellah, 12 years old; Amani Namulema, 5 years old; and Namujju Tamale, 3 years old.
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Furthermore, preliminary findings suggest that the victims’ mother, Julie Nalubwama, had left them unattended while their father, Lenon Kavuma, was away in Jinja for work.
Owoyesigyire said that the Fire and Rescue Services responded promptly and extinguished the blaze.
Two bodies were found outside the burnt house, while the third was located inside, burnt beyond recognition.
The scene was documented, witness statements were recorded, and the bodies were transported to the City Mortuary for postmortem examination.
In conclusion, investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, according to the police spokesperson, and the Uncovered Ug media team will be updating you.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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