Woman electrocuted while ironing clothes in Masindi
He also cautioned residents against touching victims of suspected electrocution before the electricity supply has been safely disconnected.
Masindi: A woman has died in a suspected electrocution incident while ironing clothes at her home in Kirasa 1 Cell, Central Division, Masindi Municipality.
The deceased has been identified as Milly Nalwada, a resident of Kirasa 1 Cell in Masindi District. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026.
ASP Solomon Mugisa, the Albertine North Regional Community Liaison Officer and Acting Regional Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident, saying police had visited the scene to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
Mugisa said preliminary information indicates that Nalwada was ironing clothes when she suffered an electric shock, although the exact cause of the incident had not yet been established.
He expressed sadness over her death, describing Nalwada as a hardworking young woman who earned a living by hawking clothes.
Mugisa urged members of the public to engage qualified and certified electricians when installing or repairing electrical systems, warning that faulty wiring and poor electrical connections can expose people to serious safety risks.
He also cautioned residents against touching victims of suspected electrocution before the electricity supply has been safely disconnected.
Mugisa advised the public to alert police promptly so that officers and qualified technicians can respond, secure the scene and ensure it is safe before the victim is handled.
Police said Nalwada’s body was taken to Masindi General Hospital for a postmortem examination before being handed over to her family for burial arrangements.
The circumstances surrounding the suspected electrocution remain under investigation.
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