• Latest
Police Rescues 18 People Trapped on Islands Due to Flooded River Ssezibwa

Police Rescues 18 People Trapped on Islands Due to Flooded River Ssezibwa

7 years ago
Uganda Secures $2bn World Bank Fund as IMF Hails Nation’s ‘Fastest-Growing’ Economy in Africa

Uganda Secures $2bn World Bank Fund as IMF Hails Nation’s ‘Fastest-Growing’ Economy in Africa

1 hour ago
Suspected Anthrax Outbreak Reported in Ibanda District

Suspected Anthrax Outbreak Reported in Ibanda District

2 hours ago
Uganda–Qatar Business Forum Returns for Second Edition on 27th October

Uganda–Qatar Business Forum Returns for Second Edition on 27th October

4 hours ago
Museveni Pledges to Revamp Cattle Restocking Programme in Acholi

Museveni Pledges to Revamp Cattle Restocking Programme in Acholi

4 hours ago
Museveni Urges Patience on Salary Increases, Calls for Focus on National Dev’t Priorities

Museveni Urges Patience on Salary Increases, Calls for Focus on National Dev’t Priorities

6 hours ago
Uganda’s Rotich and Mutai Deliver 1-2 Finish at Bilbao Half Marathon

Uganda’s Rotich and Mutai Deliver 1-2 Finish at Bilbao Half Marathon

6 hours ago
SoftPower News
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women
No Result
View All Result
SoftPower News
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Police Rescues 18 People Trapped on Islands Due to Flooded River Ssezibwa

by Paul Ampurire
November 23, 2018
Police Rescues 18 People Trapped on Islands Due to Flooded River Ssezibwa

Police used a chopper to airlift the persons trapped on the islands.

7
VIEWS

Eighteen people have been rescued by Police following rising water levels on River Ssezibwa in the districts of Kayunga and Nakasongola, which on Thursday swept away a boat.

The water levels on the river rose as a result of heavy rains that pounded the area last Sunday.

Related Stories

Uganda Secures $2bn World Bank Fund as IMF Hails Nation’s ‘Fastest-Growing’ Economy in Africa

Uganda–Qatar Business Forum Returns for Second Edition on 27th October

Uganda’s Rotich and Mutai Deliver 1-2 Finish at Bilbao Half Marathon

In a statement issued on Friday by Police spokesperson, SSP Emilian Kayima, he said that Police was notified and that an operation was undertaken and as a result, two people had been rescued by nightfall on Thursday.

“This morning, we continued the same operation that rescued the other three, all alive,” the Police spokesperson said.

“We also learned of the families that were trapped at three tinny islands between the districts of Kayunga and Nakasongola. Our helicopter was flown to these three islands rescuing all the 16 people trapped on these islands with a possibility of sinking as the water levels kept rising and the winds blowing severely,” Kayima added.

He applauded the team of Police officers on the rescue mission for conducting a successful and quick operation.

Kayima however warned those that reside or work in water logged areas to take precaution during the rainy season ahead.

“All must report possible incidents of drowning in case it happens to the area commander for quick intervention,” he said.

Tags: Emilian KayimafloodingKayungaNakasongolaNewspolicerescueRiver SsezibwaSoft Power NewsUganda

Recent Stories

Uganda Secures $2bn World Bank Fund as IMF Hails Nation’s ‘Fastest-Growing’ Economy in Africa

Suspected Anthrax Outbreak Reported in Ibanda District

Uganda–Qatar Business Forum Returns for Second Edition on 27th October

Museveni Pledges to Revamp Cattle Restocking Programme in Acholi

Museveni Urges Patience on Salary Increases, Calls for Focus on National Dev’t Priorities

Uganda’s Rotich and Mutai Deliver 1-2 Finish at Bilbao Half Marathon

SoftPower News Logo

SoftPower News is a subsidiary of SoftPower Communications LLC, a Ugandan digital media group. Keep posted of the latest from Uganda and East Africa.
Plot 4B Malcolm X, Kololo
P.O Box 1497, Kampala - Uganda
Tel: +256-392-001-701
Email: info@softpower.ug

This news site is licenced by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

ADVERTISEMENT
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Regional
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More

© SoftPower News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

error: Content is protected
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tourism & Travel
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
  • Regional
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Burundi
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
  • Defence & Security
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Agriculture
    • Africa
    • Columnists
    • Education
    • Health
      • COVID-19
    • International News
    • News in Pictures
    • OpEd
    • Pearl Of Africa
    • People
    • Politics
    • Special Reports
    • Women

© SoftPower News

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?