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Kakumiro mourners left in shock after banana pith is found in baby's coffin
When the coffin was opened, they found a banana pith instead of a baby's body, leaving mourners in disbelief.
The Albertine South Police regional spokesperson Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the incident, saying the man has been arrested to aid in investigations. (File photo)
By: New Vision Journalist, Journalist @New Vision
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Residents of Kyekado LC1, Kisiita Town Council, Kakumiro District, were left shocked on Wednesday morning after a coffin that was believed to contain the body of a stillborn baby was opened during burial preparations, only to find a banana pith inside.
According to residents, they had gathered at the home of a one Kato, commonly known as Kabalega, to comfort the family following reports that his son, Nicolas Mutegeki, had lost a baby.
Mutegeki, who lives in Hoima, had allegedly informed relatives that his wife had suffered a stillbirth after undergoing surgery at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital.
However, during preparations for the burial, residents requested to view the body before the burial could proceed.
When the coffin was opened, they found a banana pith instead of a baby's body, leaving mourners in disbelief.
Speaking to our reporter, a woman who identified herself only as Irene, a sister to Mutegeki, said her brother called to inform her that his wife had experienced a stillbirth.
However, during preparations for the burial, residents requested to view the body before the burial could proceed.
When the coffin was opened, they found a banana pith instead of a baby's body, leaving mourners in disbelief.
Speaking to our reporter, a woman who identified herself only as Irene, a sister to Mutegeki, said her brother called to inform her that his wife had experienced a stillbirth.
She added that Mutegeki claimed that he had been asked to pay sh100,000 in mortuary-related fees before the body could be released.
The Albertine South Police regional spokesperson Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the incident, saying the man has been arrested to aid in investigations. Hakiza added that he is waiting for a detailed report on the incident, which he will share soon.
Kyekaado LC1 Chairperson Emanuel Akampurira condemned the act.
Wilson Katabazi, an elder in Kyekaado, advised parents and guardians to verify information whenever relatives return home with unexpected news, saying this could help families avoid confusion and distress.
The Albertine South Police regional spokesperson Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the incident, saying the man has been arrested to aid in investigations. Hakiza added that he is waiting for a detailed report on the incident, which he will share soon.
Kyekaado LC1 Chairperson Emanuel Akampurira condemned the act.
Wilson Katabazi, an elder in Kyekaado, advised parents and guardians to verify information whenever relatives return home with unexpected news, saying this could help families avoid confusion and distress.