Summary:
- The rescued children – Regan Bwambale, 13, Ian Masereka, 12, and Lodrick Awithe, 13 – are siblings from Kizungu Cell, Nyamwamba Division in Kasese Municipality. Their father is Elijah Muhindo.
KASESE: Three children trapped in the middle of River Nyamwamba in Kasese Municipality were rescued on Monday by the Police Fire and Water Brigade, officials from the Uganda Red Cross, and the local community.
The incident occurred on Monday when the children, accompanied by their parents, visited their crop gardens in Bitsumba, Kiraha Ward. On their return, they found the river’s water volume had significantly increased.
After crossing one stream, the children attempted to cross a second but were halted by the rising water levels. Unable to proceed or return, they remained stranded between the two streams, calling for help.
The rescued children – Regan Bwambale, 13, Ian Masereka, 12, and Lodrick Awithe, 13 – are siblings from Kizungu Cell, Nyamwamba Division in Kasese Municipality. Their father is Elijah Muhindo.
Mr. Isaiah Thembo, Chairperson of the Local Council I for Kitooro Cell, where the incident occurred, warned residents against crossing rivers during the early morning and late evening hours.
Mr. Godfrey Kule Kiwede from the Uganda Red Cross praised the police and community members for their swift response in rescuing the children.
SP Wilfred Isaiah Bagenda, the Kasese Divisional Police Commander, described the rescue mission as challenging but successful.
He commended the rescue team, which included officers from the Uganda Police Force, UPDF, and the Red Cross, for their prompt and effective response.
