Fatal Accident Claims UPDF Officer's Life in Namutumba.

Yesterday afternoon, tragedy struck on the Mbale-Iganga highway in Namutumba district as a fatal accident claimed the life of a UPDF officer. 

The Namutumba Police station received a report around 3:00 PM, stating that a motor vehicle, registration number UBN 376C - a TX Prado, had collided with another parked vehicle, registration number UAF 265F crane, at Mazuba Village. 

The Prado was being driven by 51-year-old Warrant Officer 1 Mathias Ssefoloza, who lost control of the vehicle, leading to the collision. 

The UPDF officer, Major Aceta Alex, who was a passenger in the Prado, died on the spot. The incident left two others injured, and they were rushed to Iganga Hospital for medical attention. 

ASP Faridah Nampiima, the PRO Traffic and Road Safety, confirmed the accident and urged all road users to exercise caution to prevent such accidents from happening.