• Latest

Two die from electrocution during Pentecostal Prayers, suspect arrested

May 19, 2024

Byamugisha vows to boost sports and nurture talents in Mitooma

July 10, 2025

Kahemba Babi Declares Mayoral Bid for Kampala Central Division

July 10, 2025
VINAStech Advert
17 Injured as Baby Coach Bus Crashes into Trailer in Nakasongola

17 Injured as Baby Coach Bus Crashes into Trailer in Nakasongola

July 10, 2025
Isingiro South MP Candidates Set To Resume Campaigns Following Mediation with NRM Electoral Commission Chief

Isingiro South MP Candidates Set To Resume Campaigns Following Mediation with NRM Electoral Commission Chief

July 10, 2025

Dokolo District Schools Inspector On the Spot Over Forgery of Academic Papers

July 10, 2025
Breakthrough in Malaria Treatment for Newborns and Infants

Breakthrough in Malaria Treatment for Newborns and Infants

July 9, 2025
UEDCL Marks 100 Days of Progress After Taking Over Electricity Distribution

UEDCL Marks 100 Days of Progress After Taking Over Electricity Distribution

July 9, 2025
Refugee Family Appeals for UGX 80m to Save Baby With Heart Condition

Refugee Family Appeals for UGX 80m to Save Baby With Heart Condition

July 9, 2025
Baby Coach Bus Involved in Crash

Baby Coach Bus Involved in Crash

July 9, 2025
Rising Murder Fears in Ishaka-Bushenyi as Two Bodies Are Discovered in a Day

Father Killed in Domestic Violence in Kwania District

July 9, 2025
Kyarampe Vows Loyalty, Calls for Unity in Heated Mitooma NRM Primaries

Kyarampe Vows Loyalty, Calls for Unity in Heated Mitooma NRM Primaries

July 9, 2025
Guma Samuel Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics and Purpose in the Age of New Media

Guma Samuel Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics and Purpose in the Age of New Media

July 8, 2025
  • About Us
  • Internship
  • Contact Us
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Parrots Media
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • News

    Dokolo District Schools Inspector On the Spot Over Forgery of Academic Papers

    UEDCL Marks 100 Days of Progress After Taking Over Electricity Distribution

    UEDCL Marks 100 Days of Progress After Taking Over Electricity Distribution

    Baby Coach Bus Involved in Crash

    Baby Coach Bus Involved in Crash

    Rising Murder Fears in Ishaka-Bushenyi as Two Bodies Are Discovered in a Day

    Father Killed in Domestic Violence in Kwania District

    Resist Pressure to Declare Different Candidates, Catholic Priest Urges EC

    Kyarampe Rides Wave of Support in Mitooma Woman MP NRM Primary Race

    Trending Tags

  • Climate Change
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business
  • Others
    • Education
    • Lifestyle
    • Religion
    • Opinions
  • News

    Dokolo District Schools Inspector On the Spot Over Forgery of Academic Papers

    UEDCL Marks 100 Days of Progress After Taking Over Electricity Distribution

    UEDCL Marks 100 Days of Progress After Taking Over Electricity Distribution

    Baby Coach Bus Involved in Crash

    Baby Coach Bus Involved in Crash

    Rising Murder Fears in Ishaka-Bushenyi as Two Bodies Are Discovered in a Day

    Father Killed in Domestic Violence in Kwania District

    Resist Pressure to Declare Different Candidates, Catholic Priest Urges EC

    Kyarampe Rides Wave of Support in Mitooma Woman MP NRM Primary Race

    Trending Tags

  • Climate Change
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business
  • Others
    • Education
    • Lifestyle
    • Religion
    • Opinions
No Result
View All Result
Parrots Media
No Result
View All Result
Home FEATURES OBITUARY

Two die from electrocution during Pentecostal Prayers, suspect arrested

Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu by Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
May 19, 2024
in RELIGION
0

Congregation attending Pentecostal Prayers Conference on Pentecost Day Eve at Nyakishojwa SSS playgrounds organized by Nyakishojwa Catholic Parish in Mitooma.

0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on X

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
MITOOMA
Two people were electrocuted in Mitooma district during Pentecostal prayers conference on Friday, police said.

Professional CV writing and Accounting services Ad.

Christian Gumoshabe, 14, a pupil in Rurehe village, Rurehe North parish, Kabira sub-county and Patience Kabahinda, 16, a S.2 student at Nyakishojwa SSS and resident of Buhasha A Lc1, Ryengyerero Parish, Rurehe Subcounty both in Mitooma district were attending prayers at Nyakishojwa SSS playgrounds organised by the Nyakishojwa Catholic parish curate priest, Rev. Fr. Leonard Kamukama aka Owahamusitari.

READ ALSO

Police Urge Vigilance Amid Ongoing Terror Threats

Journalists blocked from Martyrs Day Venue

It is alleged that the person hired to provide Public Address systems (PAS) and lighting used uninsulated electric wires and left cables on the ground making the metallic tent stand electrified after heavy rains which made the place waterlogged.

“Gumoshabe Christian got electrocuted and fainted, Kabahinda Patience an usher rushed to carry Gumoshabe thinking he had been attacked by evil spirits and she also got electrocuted upon touching the body of Gumoshabe, both died on the way to Hospital,” police reported.

Kabahinda Patience, a S2 student and usher who was electrocuted during Pentecostal Prayers Conference organized by Nyakishojwa Catholic Church at Nyakishojwa SSS in Mitooma.

SSP Martial Tumusiime, the spokesperson for greater Bushenyi region police said one suspect was arrested to aid police in investigations.

He identified the suspect as Guloba Anatoli Mbaasa, 30, a mechanic, resident of Irangara village Kabira Sub county in Mitooma district.

According to Martial, the suspect was not an electrician something that shows act of negligence. He confirmed reports of his arrest.

Stebo Smart Pro Ad.

“It was established that the source of electricity for running the sound system and lighting was a generator,” he added.

ADVERTISEMENT

Police said the duo died on the way to a hospital in Ishaka Bushenyi and bodies were handed to families after a postmortem.

“Post mortem was conducted at the scene by Dr Oloya Patrick of Mitooma Health Center IV. A postmortem retrieved and attached on file.Suspect arrested,” said Martial.

Police attributed the cause of death to hearts failure as a result of electrocution. According to police, this was due to rush and negligent act. Inquiries were instituted Vide Mitooma CRB: 299/2024

Tags: Buhasha AelectrocutionFr. Leonard KamukamaNyakishojwa ParishNyakishojwa SSSOwahamustariRurehe North

Related Posts

Police Urge Vigilance Amid Ongoing Terror Threats
RELIGION

Police Urge Vigilance Amid Ongoing Terror Threats

June 6, 2025
Journalists blocked from Martyrs Day Venue
Religion

Journalists blocked from Martyrs Day Venue

June 3, 2025
News

Malawian, Tanzanian Students Jet In for Uganda Martyrs Essay Awards

June 2, 2025
Religion

UPC Urges Reflection and Reform Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day

May 28, 2025
News

Kasujja Warns Against Secularism as UMU Trains Chaplains to Tackle Youth Crisis

May 26, 2025
Uganda Martyrs Essay Competition Expands Across East Africa
RELIGION

Uganda Martyrs Essay Competition Expands Across East Africa

May 23, 2025
Next Post
Court Ruling in New Vision Journalists Assault Case Against UPDF a Landmark to Shaping Press Freedom in Uganda, UJA

Why the media council can’t punish the Observer over unregistered journalists

POPULAR NEWS

Catholic Priest Speaks Out Against Museveni and Son’s Leadership

Catholic Priest Speaks Out Against Museveni and Son’s Leadership

February 16, 2025

Former IGP Okoth Ogola Dies

February 14, 2025

A Love Beyond Distance: A review of Leonard Kamugisha Akida’s poetic tribute on valentine’s day

February 14, 2025

Besigye Sends Easter Message from Luzira Prison as Archbishop Kazimba Urges for Release of Political Prisoners

April 18, 2025
Brutality at KIU: Students Assaulted by Officials at Examination Hall

KIU Loses Bid to Block Payment of Shillings 46.8 Billion to Housing Finance Bank

March 12, 2025

EDITOR'S PICK

Man locks himself in house, set it on fire

February 26, 2024
Lira Health worker tests pisitive for COVID-19.

Lira Health worker tests pisitive for COVID-19.

May 31, 2020

UPDF man shoots wife, himself dead

February 20, 2024
Gov’t asked to invest in sports

Gov’t asked to invest in sports

August 22, 2023
VINAStech advert VINAStech advert VINAStech advert
ADVERTISEMENT

About

Parrots Media

A Public Relations and Media Services Company registered and licensed to operate in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region.

Follow us

Categories

  • Business
  • BUSINESS REPORTS
  • CLIMATE ACTION REPORTS
  • Climate Change
  • COMMUNITY REPORTS
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • FEATURES
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • News
  • Obituary
  • OBITUARY
  • Opinions
  • RELIGION
  • Religion
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • TOURISM

Recent Updates

  • Byamugisha vows to boost sports and nurture talents in Mitooma
  • Kahemba Babi Declares Mayoral Bid for Kampala Central Division
  • 17 Injured as Baby Coach Bus Crashes into Trailer in Nakasongola
  • Isingiro South MP Candidates Set To Resume Campaigns Following Mediation with NRM Electoral Commission Chief
July 2025
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  
« Jun    
  • About Us
  • Internship
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Parrots Media | Website Designed and Maintained by VINAStech

No Result
View All Result
  • Parrots Media
  • News
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Others
    • Climate Change
    • Education
    • Religion
    • Opinions

© 2025 Parrots Media | Website Designed and Maintained by VINAStech

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

You cannot copy content of this page