At least 22 people have been rescued after a building under construction at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnie’s Ministries, in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District, collapsed on Monday evening.
The Church belongs to Brother Ronnie Makabai.
Police in Entebbe confirmed the incident, saying rescue operations were ongoing as emergency teams worked to establish whether more people remained trapped beneath the rubble.
The rescued victims were being evacuated to Entebbe Grade B Hospital for medical attention.
According to preliminary findings released by police, the collapsed structure was an extension of the main church building and had reached the fourth floor at the time of the incident.
“The rescue operations are ongoing, and we are working to establish whether anyone remains trapped beneath the rubble,” police said.
The cause of the collapse had not yet been established by the time of the police statement, with investigations underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police have not yet provided details about the condition of those rescued or confirmed whether there are any fatalities.
Further details are expected as rescue operations continue and investigations progress.
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