The army is saying sorry after a truck killed a priest. A military vehicle hit and killed a reverend named Bosco Achilla in Abim District, specifically in an area called Akado within Kiru Town Council. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces put out a statement through their 5th Infantry Division, calling the event unfortunate and offering condolences to the Anglican church and the local community. They confirmed police already arrested the driver and taken the truck.
A public information officer, Captain Ibrahim Sekitto, mentioned that a special team is now looking into exactly how the crash happened while the reverend was on his motorcycle heading to church. The army asked people to stay calm, promising updates and saying they take accountability seriously. The whole situation has stirred up public worry and demands for answers, which the military says its investigation will address.
A public information officer, Captain Ibrahim Sekitto, mentioned that a special team is now looking into exactly how the crash happened while the reverend was on his motorcycle heading to church. The army asked people to stay calm, promising updates and saying they take accountability seriously. The whole situation has stirred up public worry and demands for answers, which the military says its investigation will address.
