Police have identified the four deceased victims in the Kampala twin bombings that happened yesterday.
The four deceased victims have been identified as; PC Kungu Amos, a police officer attached to CPS, Basibe Ismail, who also died from the spot at CPS. The third victim has been identified as Christopher Sande, who died on the spot, from the bomb attack along Parliamentary Avenue.
The fourth victim has been identified as Katana George who has been fighting for his life at Mulago Hospital. He succumbed to the critical injuries he sustained from the scene.
Police say that they have also identified the relatives of the 37 injured persons out of whom 27 were police officers and 10 civilians. So far, 19 police officers and 05 civilians have been discharged. And only 13 victims remain admitted but are progressing well.
“Arrangements are being made to support the victims and the families of the deceased persons,” says Police.
About the investigations, Police say that their Joint Counter Terrorism task teams have completed documenting evidence from the inner perimeters at the two blast sites, evidence from the motorcycles used, and body samples for DNA. They also obtained very critical cyber leads and other digital evidence.
The task teams have finished sweeping all buildings surrounding the blast sites and other vital installations, for secondary devices, with the assistance of the canine teams.
“No secondary devices were found and the surrounding buildings have been cleared, for resumption of activities,” says Police.
