By Editorial
Timber traders whose property was destroyed by fire in Mbarara City say they lost more than One Billion Shillings.
The fire that broke out on Friday on Major Victor Bwana Road destroyed timber and timber products.
After the incident, Robert Kanusu, the Deputy Mbarara Resident City Commissioner set up a committee to among others register all the affected people and their lost property, and identify the cause of the fire as they await police investigations.
Yesterday, the committee chaired by Silagi Magala Abbas handed over the report to Kanusu.
Silagi Magala Abbas the Chairperson of the affected traders says 176 people were affected by the fire, adding that among the property that was lost in the fire included timber stocks, finished and unfinished furniture, chair frames, workshops, wood machinery, timber stores, electricity lines, wiring systems, and an electric pole.
The traders who believe the damage was largely caused by the Fire Brigade team, now want the government to compensate them and also request financial institutions and money lenders to pardon traders who had acquired loans. Mr. Magala speaking……
Mr. Robert Kanusu, the Deputy Mbarara Resident City Commissioner said that they are waiting for the police report on the cause of the fire. END.