
By Weswa Ronnie
NAMISINDWA
A two kilometer landslide crack has opened up in Namisindwa district in Bumbo sub county in Namisindwa district today, 12th January, 2024 creating fear among locals.
According to Anthony Busola, the Bumbo sub county, the crack has hit Kamusayi parish with Bumwali A and B villages affected.
He adds that about 50 homes have been affected leaving locals in fear as some have taken refuge in nearby schools and churches.
Busola urged district leaders and the ministry of disaster to hurry and evacuate affected people before a real landslide occurs.
Jackson Wakwaika, the LCV chairperson of Namisindwa has urged the local leaders to put the report in writing and bring to the district such that they can send the information to the ministry of disaster preparedness.
John Musila, the member of parliament representing Bubulo East constituency has urged people who are still living in risky areas to vacate as they wait for the response from government.