Authorities in the Busoga East region have officially reported the demise of 30-year-old Amuza Woya, a resident of Musima village in Mpungwe sub-county, Mayuge district. Woya tragically lost his life due to electrocution while attempting an unlawful power connection to his residence on December 26, 2023.
According to reports, Woya climbed the electric poles on Tuesday night without the necessary protective gear required for accessing electricity. Unfortunately, he experienced electrocution and fell lifeless to the ground.
Moses Kyobe, a local resident, recounted hearing a significant explosion near the transformer and promptly notified UMEME officials. Initially assuming a mere short circuit, they soon discovered the grim reality of Woya’s electrocution.
Kyobe pointed out that certain residents exploit frequent blackouts to engage in unauthorized power tapping. He emphasized that when electricity unexpectedly stabilizes, such endeavors often result in serious accidents.
Diana Nandawula, the spokesperson for Busoga East police, verified the incident and disclosed that the deceased’s body had been transported to Mayuge Health Center IV mortuary for a postmortem examination before being handed over to the family for burial.
Nandawula further highlighted Mayuge district as a hotspot for illegal power connections and expressed ongoing efforts to collaborate with UMEME in raising public awareness about the hazards associated with unauthorized power access.
She urged the community to seek professional assistance when connecting power to their homes, emphasizing the dangers linked to opting for inexpensive labor, a choice that frequently leads to incidents of electrocution.
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