Police in Kyankwanzi District are investigating the tragic death of a woman and her infant daughter who were reportedly electrocuted following an illegal electricity connection in their home.
The victims, identified as 38-year-old Zawedde Edith and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Abigail Muwanguzi Nalubega, died on the night of October 25, 2025, at Kikonda B Village, Nsambya Sub County.
According to Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Kituuma Rusoke, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m., prompting a swift response from police and homicide detectives who visited the scene.
“The mother and child were found lying on the floor beside a bed, with an electric flat iron between them. Preliminary investigations point to an illegal power connection in the house,” Kituuma said.
He noted that police have opened an inquiry to trace whoever was responsible for the unauthorized installation, warning that such negligence continues to cost innocent lives.
“We urge the public to always use certified electricians for electrical installations.Additionally, illegally connecting others to the power grid, resulting in such tragic losses, is a serious offence punishable by law,” Kituuma added.
The bodies of the deceased were later taken to Kyankwanzi Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination as investigations continue.