Zombo, Uganda: A businessman identified as Alfred Tekakwo from Akwanji–Nyatonzi Trading Centre died on the spot on Wednesday afternoon after the motorcycle he was riding reportedly rammed into the rear of a motor vehicle on Nyagak Hill in Athuma Village, Oyeyu Parish, Nyapea Sub-County.
The fatal crash occurred at around 2:00 pm as both Tekakwo and the vehicle were travelling downhill toward Paidha Town.
Fred Onenarach, Chairperson of the Zombo District Boda Boda Association, confirmed the incident and urged riders to exercise maximum caution on steep terrain, maintain their motorcycles in good mechanical condition, and strictly observe speed limits.
“Mr Tekakwo was confirmed dead this afternoon. We discovered he slammed into the rear of a vehicle. We call upon riders to be extra careful and ensure their brakes are in good condition,” Onenarach said.
Nerry Maditkwo, Secretary of the Nyapea Business Community, said the deceased’s body had been transferred to Nyapea Hospital Mortuary.
LCIII Councillor for Oyeyu Parish, Joe Ubedgiu, described the death as a major blow to the Nyapea community.
By press time, police had not yet arrived at the scene, and details of the vehicle involved remained unconfirmed.
Three Injured in Separate Crash
In a related incident, three people, including a two-year-old child, sustained serious injuries when the motorcycle they were travelling on from Nebbi to Paidha crashed at Dwonga Ward in Paidha Town Council on Wednesday.
The victims were rushed to a private clinic in Paidha for emergency treatment.
Leaders of the Boda Boda Associations in Zombo have renewed calls for improved road safety measures, especially for riders operating along the busy Nebbi–Paidha highway.
According to the Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report 2024, road traffic crashes increased by 6.4% compared to 2023, with casualties rising by 4.4%. While common traffic offences dropped by 19.2%, the report shows that an average of 14 people die daily in road accidents, with the peak crash period recorded between 6:00 pm and 7:59 pm.
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