The Police in Kaberamaido District have launched investigations into a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of a Soroti SS teacher, along the Soroti–Lira Highway. According to Ibrahim Saiga, the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for East Kyoga, the accident occurred on June 3, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m in Aoya B Village, Abalang Parish, Oriamo Sub-county.
The crash involved a Toyota Wish, registration number UBD 512A, driven by Paul Dembi, a resident of Mbale District. The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Soroti towards Lira when it struck a pedal cyclist identified Joseph Angia, a teacher at Soroti Secondary School and a resident of Oriamo Sub-county in Kaberamaido District.
Angia sustained severe injuries and died instantly at the scene.Police conveyed the deceased’s body to Kaberamaido Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem examination.The driver was immediately arrested and is currently in police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
“We urge all road users to exercise maximum caution, adhere to traffic regulations, and respect the rights of fellow road users, particularly vulnerable groups such as cyclists and pedestrians,” said Saiga. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
