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‘Parents Were Too Neglegant’- Police Blasts Netizens Spreading False Propaganda Over Drowned Child At Speke Resort Munyonyo

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After days of rumors that Speke Resort Munyonyo pool attendants failed to play their duties perfectly which led to drowning of a 2yr female juvenile, Police has finally responded.

According to Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, this child drowned due to parents’ negligence.

“Police at Kabalagala is investigating an incident of the drowning of a 2-year old female Juvenile. The incident happened on Sunday 27th March 2022 at about 7pm, at Munyonyo Speke resort,” partially reads police statement.

It is alleged that the deceased child who had gained access to the premises with her parents Nabawesi Florence and the father only identified as Micheal was left unattended too to be on her own and fell into a nearby pond.

Police says the incident was captured in the CCTV footage recovered from the premises. The child was rescued and given CPR by near first responders and later taken to Mulago Hospital for treatment, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

“Investigations into the incident are on and currently, it has been ascertained that there was some Negligence exhibited by the parents,” says Police adding;

“Parents are urged to always keep a close eye on their children while moving into new environments.”

 

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