The Uganda Police have confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the shocking death of 25-year-old Carol Nalubwama, a woman believed to have been closely linked to city socialite Bryan White.
According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, investigators are piecing together the events that led to Carol’s tragic death, which occurred at Kiruddu Hospital after she was reportedly first taken to a small nursing home identified as Mabirizi.
Police reports show that the incident allegedly happened on the 22nd, but was only reported on the 27th, almost a week later. Preliminary findings indicate that instead of rushing the victim to a major hospital for proper burn treatment, those around her chose to take her to the unlicensed nursing home a decision authorities say could have cost her life.
“These clinics do not have the expertise to handle such cases. We suspect they were trying to hide facts about what happened from the police,” ASP Luke told journalists.
Police have since arrested four individuals, including Nambalirwa Joyce Irene, the clinic owner accused of detaining Carol and her caretaker’s laptop over an unpaid bill. Reports indicate that even in her critical condition, Nambalirwa refused to let Carol go until the full payment was made.
“This is a case of gross negligence,” ASP Luke added. “If you’re a health worker, you do not deny a patient treatment when they’re about to die. Holding her for that long may have caused her death. For burn victims, the best treatment is at Kiruddu.”
Three other suspects Nalugga Daisy, Abaho Daphne, and Nakato Naava were also arrested. They were reportedly present at Bryan White’s residence at the time of the incident.
Meanwhile, Bryan White remains under police guard at a hospital along Entebbe Road, as he is also considered a person of interest in the ongoing investigations.
Authorities have confirmed that they will also work with health officials to verify the license status of Mabirizi Nursing Home and to determine whether Nambalirwa’s actions breached professional medical ethics.
