Police in Kabalagala have revealed that they are investigating an incident of the drowning of a 2-year old girl in a pool at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The incident happened on Sunday 27th March 2022 at about 7pm.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says the deceased child who had gained access to the premises with her parents Nabawesi Florence and the father only identified as Micheal was left unattended too, to be on her own and fell into a nearby Pond.
“The incident was captured in the CCTV footage recovered from the premises. The child was rescued and given CPR by near first responders and later taken to Mulago Hospital for treatment, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival,” Owoyesigyire said in a statement on Tuesday.
” Investigations into the incident are on and currently, it has been ascertained that there was some Negligence exhibited by the parents.”
Owoyesigyire also urged parents to always keep a close eye on their children while moving into new environments.
“Investigations are ongoing and more communication will be done at an opportune time. We are also conveying our condolences to the bereaved family on the death of their child,” he added.
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