By AFAYO SHADRACH BETHEL

Two children have died after an unidentified explosive they were playing with went off in Kanapa village Kumi district on Wednesday afternoon.

The two children have been identified as Diana Marcy Achan (4 years) and Patricia Egolet (5 years). Their sibling Brian Epaja(7 years) also suffered serious injuries in the incident.

They reportedly picked the unidentified explosive from the home of their neighbour and retired UPDF soldier Francis Okaje.

The incident was confirmed by Kumi Resident Commissioner Ahamada Washaki.

Police has started investigations into the matter.