Inmates die repairing sewer system
TWO inmates at Luzira Maximum Security Prison yesterday died as they repaired a faulty sewage system inside the prison.
By PETRIDE MUDOOLA
and TADDEO BWAMBALE
TWO inmates at Luzira Maximum Security Prison yesterday died as they repaired a faulty sewage system inside the prison.
The deceased were identified as Nelson Jueni, 38, from Adjumani district, who was serving an 18-year sentence for defilement, and Makario Epeaju, 53, who was sentenced to 15 years for causing grievous harm. Makario was to complete his sentence in 2013.
The prison’s spokesperson, Frank Baine, said the inmates died due to suffocation after a gas explosion which occurred during the exercise.
Baine said efforts to rescue the prisoners failed, adding that by the time the fire brigade came in, they had died.
He described the incident as an accident, saying: “They were trained in the plumbing systems and have been doing it. It is not the first time.â€
Baine said the bodies were taken to Mulago mortuary for post-mortem tests and that their relatives and relevant authorities had been informed.
The regional Police commander for Kampala Extra, Grace Turyagumanawe, who was in charge of the rescue operation, declined to comment on the incident.
and TADDEO BWAMBALE
TWO inmates at Luzira Maximum Security Prison yesterday died as they repaired a faulty sewage system inside the prison.
The deceased were identified as Nelson Jueni, 38, from Adjumani district, who was serving an 18-year sentence for defilement, and Makario Epeaju, 53, who was sentenced to 15 years for causing grievous harm. Makario was to complete his sentence in 2013.
The prison’s spokesperson, Frank Baine, said the inmates died due to suffocation after a gas explosion which occurred during the exercise.
Baine said efforts to rescue the prisoners failed, adding that by the time the fire brigade came in, they had died.
He described the incident as an accident, saying: “They were trained in the plumbing systems and have been doing it. It is not the first time.â€
Baine said the bodies were taken to Mulago mortuary for post-mortem tests and that their relatives and relevant authorities had been informed.
The regional Police commander for Kampala Extra, Grace Turyagumanawe, who was in charge of the rescue operation, declined to comment on the incident.