By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
REGIONAL
The Police in Kampala is holding in their cells Fred Kiweewa, a driver of the Subaru motor vehicle that rammed into the home of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago causing shock last evening.
“The territorial police at Old Kampala registered a serious accident where a vehicle, Subaru, silver in color registration number UAJ 704K allegedly lost control and rammed into the the residence of the Lord Mayor for Kampala Elias Lukwago.” ASP Luke Owoyesigyire
Deputy PRO Kampala Metropolitan Police said.
The accident happened at Lukwago Road, Mengo, in Rubaga Division on Saturday at about 7pm.
Police says that the vehicle had two occupants; the driver, Fred Kiweewa, and another only identified as Mariam, who was a passenger.
“Mariam sustained minor injuries and is admitted at Mulago hospital while Kiweewa is now detained at Old Kampala Police Division,” Owoyesigyire noted
He explained that Kiweewa was arrested to help police in investigations noting that the facts behind the accident and more findings will be communicated at a later time.
Speaking to a Buganda founded radio 88.8FM CBS Emmanduso shortly after the incident, Lukwago described the incident as wierd and horrible stating that a huge bang shook the whole house and the children who were watching soccer in sitting room started wailing.
“Luckily enough, the family is safe but some members are gripped by nervous shock. I’m yet to understand the cause of this bizarre incident which has badly ravaged my home!!. We’ve called police who are yet to arrive.” Lukwago told CBS Radio.
