According to the Police in Aswa River Region, a total of 2,228 people applied for the police recruitment exercise that started on July 29, from Nwoya District and ended on August 1 in Agago district. However, only 404 applicants were selected to participate in Oral and Medical tests, the last stage in the recruitment exercise.
The accident happened after an overloaded white Fuso lorry registration number UAU 206Y carrying at least 40 traders overturned after its breaks failed.