Summary:
- The Jinja Road Territorial Police is investigating a fire at Mutungo Police Station, which originated in the Officer in Charge’s office, resulting in significant property damage, including the loss of firearms, with an ongoing audit and an immediate investigation underway to determine the cause.
The Jinja Road Territorial Police is presently conducting an investigation into a fire outbreak that transpired on the 22nd of December 2023 at Mutungo Police Station in Zone 3, Mutungo Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala City.
The source of the incident is believed to be the office of the Officer in Charge, and it subsequently spread to various parts of the building. The Fire Prevention and Rescue Services promptly responded to the situation, successfully extinguishing the fire, with no reported loss of lives or injuries.
Despite the commendable efforts of the response team, the fire led to significant property damage. The armory, containing three SMG rifles and ammunition, suffered losses. Moreover, the flames consumed Station Diary Books stored in the Officer in Charge’s office. An ongoing audit is underway to assess the overall extent of property damage caused by the fire.
It is worth noting that the on-duty officers successfully rescued five detained suspects, and crucial office items, including radios and case files, were salvaged from the fire.
An immediate investigation has been launched to ascertain the precise cause of the fire, which began around 6 am in the morning. Our investigative team is dedicated to providing updates as more details emerge.
