By Emmanuel Okol
KATAKWI
A former Senior Teacher of Teso College Aloet has died on spot after a speeding car (canta) registration number UAY 996 U coming from Karamoja collided with Motorcycle UDW 873 D Bajaja boxer on Friday 18-10-2024.
Mr Stephen Oodo Iporotum, a resident of Angobo village-Angobo, Katakwi Sub County in Katakwi district met his death when he was going back from Ocorimongin market.
Mr Oodo has been a good servant, peaceful and dedicated man who worked tirelessly in the life of the new generation of students in Teso sub region.
According to residents in Angobo village that our reporter shared with, papa was a man of all people in the community and he did not segregate people.
Mrs. Mary Amuge, the head teacher of Olupe primary school and wife to the deceased, told our reporter that it’s a big loss to her family.
Hon Elvis Ojula the chairman of Katakwi Sub County when contacted described the deceased as humble and a man of peace in the district.
“As Sub County we’ve lost a pillar, advisor, father and we shall continue remembering him,” Ojula said.
Geoffrey Omolo LCV Chairperson Katakwi district expressed his deep heartfelt sorrow towards the dismissal of a very important resident and gallant son of the soil.
“As a district of Katakwi, we have lost so many older gallant people who were advising and helping the community on moral and spiritual behaviour,” Omolo said.
He cautioned the road users to be vigilant while using the road because drivers are very reckless nowadays.
However, OC Traffic Katakwi district, Irene Nanangwe confirmed the incident and she assured the community of good fruits in their investigations.
