By Ezra Kashumbusha,
KAMPALA
A pupil of Busabala Primary School known as Kusasira Moses drowned in Busabala-Kazi on lake Victoria on 9th August 2023.
This was revealed by the Deputy spokesperson of police ASP Luke Owoyesigire in a press statement.
Owoyesigire noted that at approximately 1:30Pm on Wednesday, Kibiri Police Station received information from an anonymous source regarding suspected drowning incident in the Busabala-Kazi zone of Makindye Ssabagabo Division Wakiso. District.
“According to the available information,Kusasira Moses, a 9 year old pupil of Busabala primary school and resident of Busabala-Kazi zone went swimming along the shores of lake Victoria with his 6-year old sister, Joy Angel Namanya “ Owoyesigire said
He added that Kusasira drowned despite recent warnings from his father,Kyakuwa Moses against swimming in the absence of an adult.
The scene of the incident was visited examined, statements recorded and the body has been transported to the city mortuary while the Survivor has been taken to Mulago Hospital for further medical attention.
Police urged the public especially parents and guardians to be cautious when children engage in water related activities and ensure their safety by providing proper supervision. Police has already started on inquiries into the incident.
