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TikToker Mzee Magala's home torched in suspected arson attack
Magala's wife and children, who were inside the house when the fire broke out at about 3:00 am, escaped unhurt. Magala was reportedly away at the time of the incident.
Luwero-based TikToker Mzee Aggrey Magala is counting losses after suspected arsonists set his home ablaze in the early hours of Sunday. (Photo by Frederick Kiwanuka)
By: Frederick Kiwanuka, Journalist @New Vision
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Luwero-based TikToker Mzee Aggrey Magala is counting losses after suspected arsonists set his home ablaze in the early hours of Sunday (November 8), destroying household property.
Magala's wife and children, who were inside the house when the fire broke out at about 3:00 am, escaped unhurt. Magala was reportedly away at the time of the incident.
The fire occurred at Magala's home in Bunyaka village, on the outskirts of Luwero town.
According to family members, the attackers reportedly used a ladder to access the roof, poured petrol on it and set the house alight.
Residents flocked to the scene on Sunday morning to view the damage, with household belongings reportedly reduced to ashes.
According to family members, the attackers reportedly used a ladder to access the roof, poured petrol on it and set the house alight.
Luwero-based TikToker Mzee Aggrey Magala is counting losses after suspected arsonists set his home ablaze in the early hours of Sunday. (Photo by Frederick Kiwanuka)
Residents flocked to the scene on Sunday morning to view the damage, with household belongings reportedly reduced to ashes.
The fire brigade based at the Savannah Regional Police Headquarters in Luwero arrived at about 9:00 am, but was unable to save the house and its contents.
Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Samuel Twineamazima said police had not established the motive behind the attack and had not arrested any suspects by Sunday morning.
Popularly known as Mzee Magala, he is a Ugandan TikTok personality known for sharing stories about Buganda's history, cultural commentary and humour. Magala is from Bunyaaka village in Luwero district and also shares content on YouTube.
He previously attracted attention after reportedly digging his own grave, saying he wanted to spare his children the burden of funeral expenses.
Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Samuel Twineamazima said police had not established the motive behind the attack and had not arrested any suspects by Sunday morning.
Popularly known as Mzee Magala, he is a Ugandan TikTok personality known for sharing stories about Buganda's history, cultural commentary and humour. Magala is from Bunyaaka village in Luwero district and also shares content on YouTube.
He previously attracted attention after reportedly digging his own grave, saying he wanted to spare his children the burden of funeral expenses.