Police in Nakaseke is investigating a case of arson that happened at Kiziba village in Nakaseke town council on Tuesday morning at 1 am.
3 children and their 85 yr old grandfather perished in the fire incident.
Locals allege that unknown goons broke into the house, soaked everything in fuel before setting it on fire before escaping into thin air.
The deceased have been identified as Gladys Nanyonjo, 4, Christine Nakate, 5, Steven Bamulasa, 12, and their 85-year-old grandfather, Matia Lukwago Kabalega.
Sebastian Mpagi, the Kaziba Village LC I Chairperson, says by the time locals realized the fire, it was impossible to save anyone as the fire had already destroyed the house and suffocated the children who burnt beyond recognition.
The 85 yr old tried to escape the fire but was hit by a falling door back in while one girl managed to escape alive.
Isah Ssemwogerere, the Savannah Region Police Spokesperson, says the survivor,a 14-year-old told police she witnessed 4 men with jerrycans before they set the house on fire.
Ssemwogerere says preliminary reports show the target was Lukwago’s widow, Justine Namagembe who has away for 2 days. She has been accused of practicing witchcraft
He says 2 suspects have been arrested as investigations continue.
