Police Confirms Death Of NTV Journalist In a Fatal Accident at Entebbe Expressway

The ASP, Faridah Nampiima, PRO Traffic And Road Safety Directorate has confirmed the death of the one Muhumuza Nicholas a journalist with NTV on Saturday morning at Entebbe expressway.

Mar 25, 2023 - 13:43
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Police Confirms Death Of NTV Journalist In a Fatal Accident at Entebbe Expressway

KAMPALA - Sad moment for NTV team Uganda as it registers death of a member in a terrible road accident.

The ASP, Faridah Nampiima, PRO Traffic And Road Safety Directorate has confirmed the death of the one Muhumuza Nicholas a journalist with NTV on Saturday morning at Entebbe expressway.

The news has also been confirmed by the station itself on their official twitter handle, where condolences have been expressed to family members and friends of the deceased.

According to the tweet, " NTV is saddened to announce the passing of our Journalist, Edward Muhumuza, in a car accident. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. May hi rest in peace."

In a statement released by Nampiima to media indicates that the traffic police in Entebbe has this morning, registered a single fatal accident at around 08:20 hrs at Mpala opposite Mpala Road Toll along Kampala-Entebbe express highway.

In lengthy comments, the report describes that the accident involved a motor vehicle registration No. UBG 323S (Passo) that was being driven by a one Muhumuza Edward, a 32 year old Journalist working with NTV Uganda.

"It is alleged that the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the the road, hit a sign post and overturned several times, killing him on spot."

She however included, the cause of the accident has been attributed to over speeding and more Inquiries are still at hand as body has been conveyed to City Mortuary for postmortem examination.

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