Murora,Kisoro – Two people died and two others were injured after a landslide struck Nyabiyonga Village, Kibumba Parish, Murora Sub-county, Kisoro District, at around 5:00 a.m. on 3rd May 2026.
The deceased are Musoni Brenda, 14, and Mujawimana Eseri, 12, both female pupils and residents of Bukerahe Village, Chibumba Parish, Murora Sub-county.
The survivors are Mulema Benon, 70, and Mbaboneye Avelina, 60, both residents of Nyabiyonga Village, Chibumba Parish.
It is alleged that the two girls had gone to visit their grandparents for the holidays. While sleeping in their room this morning, a landslide half-buried the house, causing their deaths by suffocation. The house had four occupants; the two grandparents survived with minor injuries.
Police visited and documented the scene in the hilly area. With help from locals, the bodies were retrieved from the soil and postmortem examinations were conducted. The survivors were taken to Chahafi Health Centre for treatment.
Inquiries are ongoing.
Confirmed By: ASP Maate Elly,
Kigezi Police Spokesperson.
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