The Maritime Police in Amolatar District is investigating a boat accident that occurred on Lake kyoga on Friday that claimed the lives of seven people who were part of larger group traveling for burial in Amolatar District.
According to statement released by the police on Saturday, the accident occurred at around 11am after a boat they were travelling in capsized near Kiryanga Village, Kiryanga Parish, Acii Sub County, resulting in the deaths of 7 people.
Police noted that a total of 36 people were on board, and 29 survived the accident.
“The boat was travelling from Muchora Abino A village to escort a catechist attending a burial ceremony at Kirianga village and the incident happened approximately 400 meters from the Kirianga landing site when the engine boat hit a stationary tree stump, causing it to capsize” the statement read.
The deceased have been identified as 65 year old Odeke Steven, the LC1 Chairperson of Muchora Abino A village and resident of Acii sub-county, Amolatar district.
Aguti Catherine, a 55 year old from Okwalongen sub-county, Dokolo district, Abonyo Sylvia a 35 year old, resident of Amuda village, Soroti district, Ogwal Jaspher aged 38 from Corner Bileo Trading Centre village, Arwotcek sub-county, Amolatar district.
Ejang Robina a 30 year old resident of Alemere Bung cell, Epel ward, Amolatar Town Council, Agwech Semmy aged 20, from Etam sub-county, Amolatar district.
Police noted that one body of a male adult remains unidentified while the bodies of the deceased were taken to Amolatar Health Centre IV mortuary for post-mortem.
