By Robert Segawa
Police in Luwero District are investigating a suspected arson incident involving the home of well-known TikToker Magala Balikyewunya at Bunyaka Village in Luwero Town Council.
The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning when Magala’s house caught fire, destroying property worth millions of shillings.
Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said officers were deployed to the scene after the fire broke out to prevent it from causing further damage.
He said Magala’s family members were inside the house when the incident occurred at about 3:00am.
Rusoke also dismissed allegations that Magala was in police detention at the time of the fire, clarifying that he had already been taken to court and remanded to prison.
He explained that Magala Balikyewunya was arrested and produced before the Luwero court on November 5, 2026, where he was remanded to Butuntumula Government Prison over attempted murder charges.
Rusoke added that Magala is expected to appear in court on November 12, 2026, for sentencing.
Police opened investigations into possible arson after Magala’s wife reportedly suspected that the fire could have been deliberately set.
According to the woman, the family managed to remove their vehicle from the house before the roof caved in, while several household belongings were destroyed in the inferno.
Rusoke said police would provide more information about the incident after investigations had been completed.
The Police Fire and Rescue Services in the Savannah Region managed to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading further and causing more destruction.
