By Our reporter
KANUNGU
Police in Kanungu is investigating circumstances under which a primary six pupil died at a sand mining site in Butogota town council
Elly Maate the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson identified the deceased as Bosco Turyatunga 13., primary six pupil and a resident of Kanyabuhama cell, Eastern ward, Butogota Town council Kanungu district.
ASP Maate told journalists that on 24/09/22 at around mid day while the deceased was trying to carry sand from the sand mining site a heap of sand collapsed on him killing him instantly.
The colleague with whom he was with, only identified as Justus Twongirwe aged approximately 14 sustained minor injuries and rushed to a nearby clinic.
Police was notified, visited the crime scene, and obtained relevant statements from eye witness.