By Enos Masereka,
A 15-year old boy has been killed by a crocodile in Katwe-Kabatooro town council, Kasese district.
Abdullah Katusiime, a pupil at Katwe Quran Primary School, was reportedly attacked by a crocodile yesterday as he went to draw water on the shores of Lake Edward in Rwenjubu Cell.
The Rwenzori East police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushiime said the marine force is still searching for the body. SP. Tumushiime speaking…
Tumusiime noted that this is the 7th such tragedy recorded by police on the shores of Lake Edward in this year alone.
Crocodile attacks on humans and livestock are common on the shores of the lake.
In October, 14-year-old Brian Tumusime, a pupil at Katwe boarding primary school was left nursing wounds after being attacked by a crocodile when he went to draw water from the shores of Lake Edward.
In the same month 24-years old Kule Felix Gaddafi was also killed by a crocodile. May the deceased soul rest in Eternal Peace. END