A police officer has lost his life in an accident that happened in Bwaise, a Kampala city suburb on Saturday.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said the police at Natete have arrested the driver of a Fuso truck who knocked two police officers, killing one instantly and leaving the other severely injured.
He said the incident happened Saturday 29, 2022 at about 4am in Bwaise.
The deceased officer has been identified as No 66385 Police Constable Bazibu Sam, a Police officer attached to Kawempe Police station.
“It is alleged that 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,” noted Owoyesigyire.
He said the body of the deceased has been conveyed to the city mortuary Mulago for postmortem 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. 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. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” added Owoyesigyire.
