By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Two Pupils have died this morning from Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese town, after eating suspected poisoned food.
It’s alleged that the pupils aged between 10 and 8 years could have died after eating Rolex chapatti laced with poison by their step father, a popular herbalist in Kasese town, Dr. Hajji Abdu Kasita.
The Chairperson local council one for Saluti B in Kasese Municipality, Ms. Janet Mbambu, identified the deceased as late Catherine Kabugho 10 and Caroline Mbambu 8 years and in primary one at Royal care preparatory school in Rukoki ward, Kasese Municipality.
Ms Janet speaking……
Mr. Francis Mumbere, a neighbor to the Biological father of the deceased children, Mr. Julius Sumetha, testified that the children had complained of stomacheque on Wednesday after eating Rolex chapatti and drinking cheers that was reportedly bought by, Dr.Abdu Kasitha.
Mr. Francis speaking…..
Ms. Esther Birungi, the Aunt to the deceased children, said Abdu Kasitha was arrested by neighbors at his home at Kogere cell in Nyamwamba division, after he had allegedly escaped from Mt. St.Marys Hospital at 02.00am, shortly after the death of the first girl child.Ms.Esther speaking….
By Press time the dead bodies were still lying at Kasese Municipal Health center three, awaiting postmortem. May the deceased souls rest in Eternal Peace. END
