According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region police spokesperson, it is alleged that Agatha was crossing the Kapchorwa-Nabongo road after fetching water when the speeding Land Cruiser from Kapchorwa knocked her down killing her on the spot.
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Bulambuli police have arrested the driver of a Toyota Land Cruiser that was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl. The accident occurred in Bumasikye township along the Kapchorwa-Nabongo Highway in Bulambuli district at around 6 pm on Sunday.
The vehicle, a white Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number CD 9347U, was being driven by Denis Odyek, a resident of Bukoto, Kampala district. The deceased, Agatha Mugide, was a pupil at Glory Hill Primary School in Bulambuli district.
According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region police spokesperson, it is alleged that Agatha was crossing the Kapchorwa-Nabongo road after fetching water when the speeding Land Cruiser from Kapchorwa knocked her down killing her on the spot.
Taitika stated that the body had been taken to Muyembe Health Center IV mortuary for a postmortem examination. The motor vehicle has been impounded and is parked at Mbale Central Police Station as investigations continue.
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