Bwaise Fatal Accident Claims Police Officer, Other Injured
The police at Natete have arrested a driver of a Fuso truck who knocked two police officers, killing one instantly and leaving the other severely injured.
According to Luke Owoyesigire the deputy Police spokesperson for Kampala metropolitan police, the incident happened today morning at 4am in Bwaise.
Owoyesigire identified the deceased as No 66385 Police Constable Bazibu Sam, a Police officer attached to Kawempe Police station.
‘’ While Police Constable Bazibu and his colleague 77149 Police Constable Nabifo Brenda were on Motorcycle Registration Number UP 7866 at Bwaise doing Patrol, motor vehicle Registration UAM 809L Fuso knocked them and kept going’’, Owoyesigire said.
The body of the deceased has been conveyed to the city mortuary Mulago for Post mortem while his colleague Police Constable Brenda is currently receiving treatment at Mulago for injuries sustained.
‘’The motor vehicle UAM 809L was intercepted from Natete and the driver was arrested. Investigations into the cause of the accident are still ongoing’’, added Owoyesigire.
He further noted that; ‘’We would like to convey our Condolences to the family of the deceased officer. While the Police investigate the matter to its logical conclusion, the police at Kampala Metropolitan will see to it that the deceased officer receives a proper send-off’’.
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