Collins Asea, the Police Spokesperson for West Nile, says that investigations are still ongoing into the cause of the accident. But it's suspected that overspeeding
On Sunday, a silver Toyota Harrier, registration number UAW 012A, was discovered abandoned on the premises of Liria Primary School in Abindi Village. The vehicle contained two dead bulls and one live cow.
According to police and residents, the vehicle was likely abandoned after developing a flat tyre. The animals were discovered covered with a black polythene sheet, suggesting an attempt to conceal them during what appears to be a botched cattle theft.
Eyewitnesses at Ediofe said that the two boys attempted to steal a motorcycle, but their luck ran out, and they were intercepted by boda boda cyclists. An angry mob descended on them and stoned them to death.
Delivering his Easter message on Thursday evening from the Diocesan Headquarters in Mvara, Bishop Andaku expressed concern over Christians who behave like atheists or become deserters of Jesus Christ by following false prophets and treating Easter merely as a weekend for fun and rest.
They were arrested as soon as they moved out of the Court premises after they were set free by Justice Harriet Grace Magala. According to sources, the Court had no option but to set the suspects free after witnesses failed to appear in court.
Security deployments have also been made at various churches, hotels, and entertainment venues for the eve and Christmas Day to ensure that merrymakers are safe from potential threats.
According to Collins Asea, the West Nile Police Spokesperson, the bus had previously been deemed unfit for road use in September 2024 under inspection reference TSD 07/16/13/2024 by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV).
