By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Police has given the identities of five individuals killed in yesterday’s 1st January, 2024 boat accident on Lake Victoria.
According to Hellen Butoto, the Police PRO Ssezibwa Region, the tragic incident occurred when a boat traveling from Zigunga to Zinga Island got an accident, killing 5 people. The incident occurred at 1900 hours on January 1, 2024.
Authorities confirm that so far, 5 people are dead, with an additional 14 successfully rescued. Unfortunately, an unconfirmed number of individuals remain missing. The ill-fated boat, reportedly overloaded, broke into two pieces while attempting to dock at Zinga Island.
Butoto says the 14 survivors, helped by their colleagues with swimming abilities, were rescued and transported to Bugaya Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
The deceased individuals have been identified as; Bukenya Monday, aged 50, Nantaba Sisa, aged 7, Nanjita Lydia, aged 16, Ssabano Night, aged 9, and Namuwaya Angel, aged 10.
Meanwhile the survivors are as follows:
- Bandibasa Annet, aged 35
- Nakintu Florence, aged 45
- Nalubega Samali, aged 3
- Nalunga Olivia, aged 6
- Bukenya Joseph, aged 50
- Omodingi Joseph, aged 15
- Kaguna Shinsia, aged 9
- Mukasa David, aged 54
- Kutusa Namatovu, aged 40
- Juma Kangungulu, aged 13
- Shaluwa Nishima, aged 9
- Naziwa Precious, aged 6
- Yisa Yoweri, aged 2
- Sseluyembe Dan, aged 6 months
Butoto says the marine police are still working to recover any additional bodies that may still be missing, as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.
