Police have recovered the body of a nine-year-old girl who drowned in a water channel near her school in Kabuuma, Wakiso District.
The deceased, identified as Shanitah Nanyonga, tragically slipped and fell into the water while crossing the channel.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango, Nanyonga had been escorted to school by her aunt but later returned home to pick up a forgotten pen.
Unfortunately, while attempting to cross the water channel, she lost her footing and was swept away.
“The body of 9-year-old Nanyonga Shanitah, who tragically drowned in a water channel near her school in Kabuuma, Wakiso District, has been recovered. The Police Marines and the community worked together to retrieve the body this morning, and it has been taken to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination,” Onyango said.
The water channel, which is just 10 meters from the school, carries a significant volume of water, making it a potential hazard.
Police confirmed that the body was retrieved by the Marine Unit with the assistance of local residents. Onyango commended the community for their support in recovering the body and assured that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
“The community’s efforts in helping to retrieve the body are truly appreciated. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident,” Onyango added.
