News in brief

Jan 13, 2008

<b>52 people die in accidents</b><br>GULU - Fifty-two people were killed in 44 road accidents reported to the Police last year. The Central Police Station traffic Police officer, Gaudensio Nyero, recently said the major causes of the accidents were reckless driving and cycling.

52 people die in accidents
GULU - Fifty-two people were killed in 44 road accidents reported to the Police last year. The Central Police Station traffic Police officer, Gaudensio Nyero, recently said the major causes of the accidents were reckless driving and cycling. He added that a total of 83 people sustained serious injuries and 27 had minor wounds.

Man killed in Arua lodge

ARUA - A 20-year-old man was found dead in Sure Deal Lodge last week. The Police identified the deceased as Samuel Asea, a “businessman” based in Koboko town. The district Police commander, Julius Salube, said they did not know the motive of the murder but some reports suggested that Salube and his unidentified partner picked a quarrel possibly over money. The hospital medical superintendent, Dr. Charles Olaro, said Salube died of excessive bleeding from knife stabs.

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