Two Police Officers and a suspect have died in a road accident this morning at Magamaga Trading Center along Iganga – Jinja Highway. The incident happened at around 0500 hours today July 2, 2020.
According to Busoga East Region Police Spokesperson ASP James Mubi, the accident involved motor vehicle registration number UBF 837K Toyota Premio which had a head on collision with a trailer Reg No. KCQ 638C /ZC 738 Foton and later a side brush with a Police vehicle number UP 7483
He said the three people died on spot. The deceased include; D/ AIP Emmanuel Mawa attached to General Crime at CID headquarters, D / Sgt Dick Magara from General Crime CID headquarters and Phillip Wadambwa a suspect who was being escorted.
“The bodies have been conveyed to Jinja Hospital mortuary for postmortem. Inquiries to establish the cause of accident are underway,” He said