A UPDF officer has been killed in a hit and run accident in Rukungiri.
Naras Kamugisha , a UPDF personnel attached to Masaka was killed in an accident that happened at around 8:45 pm at Katogo Cell, Nyamayenje Eastern Division, along the Rukungiri-Ntungamo Road.
The Kigezi police spokesperson, Elly Maate confirmed that Kamugisha was crossing the road when a speeding motorcycle, traveling from Buyanja to Rukungiri town, struck him, leaving him dead on the spot.
He added that the motorcycle rider fled the scene, stressing that police is currently searching for the rider and the motorcycle.
"A team of traffic officers, led by the District Traffic Officer (DTO), visited and examined the scene, documenting evidence. Naras' body was taken to Rwakabengo Health Centre Mortuary for a postmortem examination," Maate said.
"Police urges members of the public with information about the accident or the whereabouts of the motorcycle rider to come forward and assist in the investigation."
He noted that investigations into the accident have kicked off.