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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor and 2016 Presidential Candidate, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba has been arrested over knocking a woman dead.
Deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said Prof Baryamureeba is being detained at Kabalagala police station.
Owoyesigyire added that Prof. Baryamureeba was driving a vehicle with a number plate ‘U’ when he rammed into women killing one on spot.
“Kabalagala Police Station are investigating a fatal accident that has claimed the life of one person.The vehicle registration number “U” being driven by Prof. Baryamureeba knocked two female pedestrians and a perimeter wall, killing one person on spot,” said Owoyesigyire.
Baryamureeba’s fatal accident happened today at 1pm along Kibuli – Muyenga junction, Makindye Division, Kampala.
Police said the deceased was identified by people who knew her as Mariam Jagenda. Her body was taken to Mulago City Mortuary for postmortem.
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