MUKONO, UGANDA: Sad news coming from Mukono confirm that a graduand of Uganda Christian University (UCU) has perished in an accident as he travelled to attend the University’s 22nd graduation ceremony.
The deceased identified as Alex Gidudu Khaukha, 24, a graduand of Information Technology and his father Mr Gidudu Siraje were on their way from Mbale to UCU main campus in Mukono for today’s graduation ceremony when the tragic accident happened.
Traffic Police spokesperson, Ms. Faridah Nampiima confirmed the incident and said the accident happened at around 5 am at Kamonkoli village along Mbale-Tirinyi road en route Kampala.
“The accident involved motor vehicle registration number UAY 740k Toyota Noah that rammed into a stationary broken down motor vehicle registration number UAS 427P Sino truck killing one on spot identified as Khauka Alex aged 24yrs, and Gidudu Siraj aged 50 years who died on arrival at Mbale regional referral hospital,” Nampiima said.
The two bodies of the deceased have also been conveyed to Mbale city mortuary pending postmortem examination.
May their souls rest in eternal peace.
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