Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire says the celebrants died due to a tight crowd that engulfed the mall.
“It is alleged that the incident occurred at midnight when the event’s MC encouraged attendees to go outside and watch the fireworks display. After the display ended, a stampede ensued, resulting in the instant deaths of five people,” says Luke.
The nine went to share happiness little did they know they know they had gone to meet their death.
May their souls rest in peace.