Kafayo said that the incident occurred at around 2:30am on Saturday when lightning struck Awori’s house, causing a fire that severely burnt her upper body.
Fear on Saturday gripped the residents of Waigala village in Bukatube sub-county, Mayuge District when lightning stuck dead a 30-year-old woman.
Busoga East Police spokesperson, Micheal Kafayo identified the deceased as Christine Awori. Kafayo said that the incident occurred at around 2:30am on Saturday when lightning struck Awori’s house, causing a fire that severely burnt her upper body.
She succumbed to her injuries and was later taken to Mayuge Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination before being handed over to her relatives for burial.
Awori is survived by her four children, who sustained minor injuries during the incident. They are currently receiving treatment at a private clinic in Bukatube.
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According to one of the residents, Justin Odwori, Awori was the sole breadwinner for her family and will be remembered as a hardworking mother who persevered to improve the lives of her children.
“She beat all odds to better the lives of her family members,” Odwori said.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Okori, the male youth councillor for Bukatube sub-county, called on the government to prioritize the installation of lightning arresters in high-risk areas.
“We register fatal cases during heavy rainfall seasons. It is imperative for the government to provide lightning arresters as a primary safety measure for these vulnerable communities,” Okori said.