Kabalagala Police are currently investigating the incident that occurred on August 13, 2023, at around 8:20 PM in the Upper Lake Side
Kabalagala woman wanted after attempting to set her 3 children in house fire
A woman identified as Jennifer Namubiru has gone into hiding after a failed attempt at killing her three children in a house fire.
Kabalagala Police are currently investigating the incident that occurred on August 13, 2023, at around 8:20 PM in the Upper Lake Side Zone of Kisugu Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala.
Namubiru is being probed over an attempted murder of three children.
According to reports, Nambiru, a housewife, allegedly set fire to her household property with the intent to kill her three children, ages 7, 6, and 2. The children were locked inside the house as the fire spread, but their cries for help alerted neighbors who rushed to their rescue. Thankfully, the children were unharmed, and the fire was extinguished before it could spread to neighboring homes.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Nambiru had been involved in long-standing domestic violence issues with her husband, Bululu Moses. The domestic violence matter had been previously addressed by local leaders and was under investigation by the CFPU Kisugu.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, the Kisugu Police Station received a report of the incident, and a team of officers promptly responded to the scene. Additionally, the Police say the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services from Kabalagala, were called to ensure the safety of the victims and prevent further damage.
Deputy KMP Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the matter.
“The local community leaders and the landlady were interviewed to establish the facts surrounding the incident. It has been determined that Jennifer Nambiru, on this day, gathered the household belongings, ignited a fire, and locked her children inside the burning house, seemingly with the intention to end their lives,” Owoyesigyire said in a statement Monday.
According to to Owoyesigyire, efforts are underway to locate and apprehend Nambiru for prosecution.
Kabalagala woman wanted after attempting to set her 3 children in house fire
