A tragic fire has burnt to death 6 family members in in Bukasa, Kirinya, located in Bweyogerere, Wakiso District.
The fire that broke out after a loud explosion at about 3:00AM in the wee hours of Thursday, 29th May, 2025 happened at the residence of a one Ssekabila Fred, aged 45.
It’s said concerned neighbors rushed to offer assistance; however, the house was already engulfed in flames, making rescue efforts extremely difficult. Police were alerted, and the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services team responded swiftly, successfully containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to adjacent properties.
Upon arrival, a team of investigators secured the scene for further examination. According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, during the inspection, six bodies were sadly discovered in the debris. The deceased have been identified as: Gonja Winniefred (Mother), Nabuya Gloria, 20 years, Nakakira Peace, 16 years, Nebula Briyan, 7 years, Nakamya Helena, 9 years and Ssekabila Fred, 45 (Father).
The bodies have been conveyed to City Mortuary, Mulago, for postmortem examination.
While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be established, preliminary investigations, including statements from some of Ssekabila’s acquaintances, suggest that he may have been exhibiting signs of suicidal behavior. However, this line of inquiry remains under investigation and is yet to be confirmed.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire stated, “We wish to express our sincere condolences to the affected family and community. We remain committed to uncovering the full circumstances surrounding this incident. Further details will be shared as soon as they become available.”
