President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of Somalia has mourned the departed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj.Gen. Paul Lokech praising him for restoring peace in Somalia.
“Our heartfelt condolences to H.E @KagutaMuseveni and the people of Uganda on the passing of maj Gen Paul Lokech. A great friend of Somalia, The “Lion of Mogadishu” played a massive role in defeating Al-Shabab. He will not be forgotten” reads a tweet from President Sharif.
Gen. Lokech passed on yesterday at his home in Kira Municipality along Kira-Kasangati road but according to his person doctor, Gen. Lokech broke his ankle five weeks ago but was in good shape.
However, on Thursday night he booked an appointment with his doctor which he confirmed in the morning at 6 am but an hour later the doctor was called informing him that Lokech had collapsed
Paul Lokech, was a senior military officer at the rank of Major General, in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, who was appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Uganda Police Force on 16 December 2020.
In the same spirit, the African Union Mission in Somalia has also mourned the passing on of the “The Lion of Mogadishu”.
“The entire African Union in Somalia (AMISIOM) is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former sector One Commander, Major General Paul Lokech in Kampala Uganda. Maj.Gen. Lokech served as the commander of Uganda’s AMISIOM contingent from May 2011 to 2012 and again between December 2017 to December 2018. During his distinguished tours of duty, we all remember him as a man of character, great courage, integrity and honour. he was brave and strategic fighter, who was instrumental in commanding the counter-insurgency operations that drove Al-Shabab out of Mogadishu in October 2011” reads the statement.
It further reads “As a tower icon in the fight against armed militants, he leaves an enduring legacy that will never be forgotten. We hold his family, UPDF and the people of Uganda in our prayers, as we remember his incredible and valiant contribution to peace and security in Somalia”.
