A wall fence from a neighbour in Bweyogerere in Wakiso district has collapsed killing four family members of two families, police have said.
The incident happened at around 6am on Tuesday during a heavy downpour that pounded most parts of the country.
Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said the perimeter wall collapsed onto two residential houses in Butto Zone, Bweyogerere Division, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District killing four people from the two houses.
“Preliminary information indicates that heavy rainfall and flowing water from the premises of Delux Company exerted pressure on the company’s perimeter wall, causing it to collapse onto two nearby residential houses. The four occupants were reportedly killed instantly,” Owoyesigyire said.
He identified the deceased as David Okoth,25, Angella Inebe, 28, Lucy Alaba, 28 and a child, son to Lucy Alaba, all of whom were occupants in the two houses.
The landlord, Francis Ssenyoga, sustained injuries and was rushed to a health facility for medical attention.
Owoyesigyire said Police responded to the incident, recorded statements from some witnesses, and conveyed the four bodies to the KCCA City Mortuary at Mulago pending post mortem examinations.
“Preliminary findings indicate that Delux Company had recently acquired the factory and was undertaking renovation works, including grading the compound. Investigations are examining whether the works and the drainage arrangements contributed to the accumulation and flow of water that preceded the wall’s collapse.”
He cautioned property owners, construction companies, and developers to ensure that their structures are sound and that adequate drainage systems are in place, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
“Developers are urged to assess the potential impact of construction and renovation works on neighbouring properties and take the necessary precautions to protect lives and property.”
