By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
NATIONAL
Two high-ranking military officials have been announced dead after they were involved in a car crash along Masaka road.
The deputy defense spokesperson, Col. Deo Akiiki has identified the deceased as Brig Gen (rtd) Kyambadde who retired from the forces last year and Director of Training and Doctrine for Land Forces, Brig Gen Fred Twinamasiko.
The dup were traveling in a motor vehicle registration number H4DF 2588 when the accident occured earlier this morning at Lukaaya on Masaka road.
The news comes days after the defense ministry lost her state minister, Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi who was buried yesterday, September 13.
“How are we expected to understand this loss in such a short time?” wrote Akiiki, a colleague and friend of the deceased. “May the Lord strengthen their families. It is a difficult moment.”
The accident’s circumstances are still unknown, but the impact of their passing is already being felt across the military and government.
Investigations into the cause of this accident are underway.
