KABALE – A 28 year-old Mother and her 10 year-old daughter have been buried alive by sand quarry in Kabale District.
The two victims, Rossetti Mwikirize and her daughter, Berinah Abeneitwe, residents of Hamuganda Village in Bukoora Parish, Kitumba Sub County, Ndorwa West County of Kabale District, were buried alive in an 8-meter sand quarry owned by Stephen Kweyamba.
The unfortunate incident occurred yesterday around 1:30 PM when a moving landslide engulfed the victims as they attempted to transport sand from the quarry to a collection point. The Kitumba Sub county LC3 Chairman, David Muhereza, reported that despite efforts by local residents to rescue the victims, Rossetti Mwikirize and Berinah Abeneitwe had already lost their lives.
According to Muhereza, this marks the fifth fatality within a two-year period at this particular sand quarry, as disclosed by Muhereza. The victims are set to be laid to rest today.
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Muhereza shared that the Subcounty council had previously decided to halt mining activities at the quarry due to safety concerns. However, people persisted in engaging in these activities. Consequently, in response to the recent tragedy, Muhereza has ordered an immediate suspension of all operations at the quarry until a conclusive resolution is reached by the authorities.
CUE IN MUHEREZA…ON THE QUARRY…..RR//
Elly Maate, the Police spokesperson for the Kigezi region, confirmed the incident. A report of sudden death was officially filed at Kabale Central Police station under reference number CRB 965/2023.
