Summary:
- Every structure, along the retail shop inventory, fell victim to the calamity.
KABALE: Property valued at over 300 million shillings was tragically lost this afternoon when a landslide engulfed a storied building in Mayengo Village, Kiniogo Ward in Katuna Town Council of Kabale District.
Dan Niwamanya, a well-known businessman and proprietor of the establishment positioned along the Kabale-Katuna road, recounted the harrowing incident that unfolded around 1:00 pm. Every structure, along with his retail shop inventory, fell victim to the calamity. Niwamanya revealed that he had poured approximately 80 million shillings into his business and had invested a staggering 150 million shillings in the construction of the building.
In a plea for assistance, Niwamanya beseeched the government to provide support as the disaster had obliterated his sole means of livelihood.
CUE IN NIWAMANYA…..ON LANDSLIDE………RR/ENG//
Katuna Town Council’s Town Clerk, Christmas Byarugaba, who promptly visited the site, confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from the landslide. However, Byarugaba emphasized that precautionary measures have been issued, advising residents with properties adjacent to the affected area to evacuate.
CUE IN BYARUGABA……ON INCIDENT……..RR/ENG//
