Gen Elly Tumwine condemned the school administration
Rakai
The security minister General Elly Tumwine is at St Bernard’s Secondary School Mannya in Kifamba Sub County in Rakai District where a boys' dormitory accommodated by senior three students caught fire Sunday night.
At least 11 students have been confirmed dead and eight others still in critical condition over injuries they sustained in the fire.
The minister flanked by the Director General of Internal Security Col (rtd) Frank Kaka Bagyenda and police spokesperson, AIGP Emilian Kayima held a brief security meeting as investigations continue.
Students load their property on a truck after security minister Gen Elly Tumwine directed to vacate the burnt school. PHOTO BY AMBROSE MUSASIZI
They were also accompanied by security operatives from Rakai and Kyotera districts who included the RDCs of Greater Masaka.
After the meeting, Gen Tumwine told all the students, except candidates sitting their exams, to vacate the premises.
“Investigations have started in a high gear and the culprits will be got anytime. However, why was the emergency door locked permanently? I condemn the administration,” Gen Tumwine told journalists at the scene.
Security officers arrive at the burnt school
Relatives of the victims rushed to the school after the fire incident
