Kaliro, Uganda: Police in Busoga North Region are investigating a tragic case of electrocution that claimed the lives of two juveniles in Takira Village, Bumanya Sub-county, Kaliro District, on Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025.
According to preliminary police findings, the two minors were electrocuted after coming into contact with a naked live wire while returning home from grazing animals. The exposed wire was reportedly located within their neighborhood.
Busoga North Regional Police Spokesperson, SSP Samson Lubega, confirmed the incident and said a suspect has been arrested to aid investigations.
“The suspect, a resident of the same village, is currently assisting police with investigations. The circumstances surrounding the exposed electric wire and possible negligence are being thoroughly examined,” SSP Lubega said.
He noted that police responded swiftly to the scene, secured the area, and documented vital evidence for further forensic analysis.
Police Warn Against Illegal and Unsafe Electrical Connections
SSP Lubega used the incident to caution the public against illegal or careless electrical installations, saying they pose grave risks to life and property.
“We urge members of the public to exercise extreme caution while handling electrical connections and to immediately report any illegal, exposed, or faulty electrical lines to the nearest police station or Umeme officials,” he said. “Such vigilance can help prevent similar tragedies,” he added.
Police have since launched a full-scale investigation to establish how the exposed wire ended up in a public space and whether negligence or illegal wiring was involved.
Community Shock and Appeal for Awareness
Residents of Takira Village expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the victims as well-behaved children who had spent the evening tending to their family’s livestock.
Local leaders have since appealed to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and Umeme to intensify community awareness campaigns on safe power usage, particularly in rural areas where illegal connections are prevalent.
Police reiterated that offenders involved in unauthorized electrical work or those whose negligence causes harm will face prosecution under the Electricity Act and related criminal laws.
Investigations remain ongoing as police await postmortem results from Kaliro Health Centre IV, where the bodies were taken.
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