Two arrested over fire at ministry of Agriculture stores

Kampala-Two people have arrested in connection with a fire outbreak at Ministry of Agriculture drug stores in Kampala.

The fire broke out on Sunday at about 11am leaving property destroyed.

According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, the fire prevention and rescue services responded at the scene on time and dealt with the situation.

He however says the cause of the fire is still unknown.

“Preliminary information gathered by the officers indicates that the storekeepers always burn rubbish every Sunday and it is suspected the wind could have blown the fire inside the store since the burning point is close to the stores.” Says Owoyesigyire

He adds that two people identified as Jerry Ajambo and Eunice both cleaners at the facility have been arrested to help with investigations into the cause of the fire.

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