Moving stones from Wanale hill in Mbale District have reportedly killed a six-year-old boy and left three other people injured.
The deceased identified as Husein Wolumu was hit by the stone while inside the house with now injured mother and two of his siblings currently hospitalized in a private clinic within Bubyangu trading center.
Mr. Ahamada Gizaza, the father to the deceased says that the area residents are living in fear because the hills still show signs of breaking and wish to leave the area if they are located to safer places.
Mr. Ahamada speaking….
Mr. Mudathiru Nanyili, the LCII Chairperson of Bubyangu Parish faulted the leadership of Wanale Sub County who he accused of creating drainages on top of the hill directing them towards the vulnerable Bubyangu sub-county that requires government intervention to save the local population. Mr. Mudathiru speaking……
Mr. Emma Gidudu, the acting sub-county chief of Bubyangu has urged all residents in risk areas to vacate to safer places as reports about the risks there are being compiled. END
