Former Erute North MP, three others die in road crash

Nebbi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) , Mr Robert Abak, said the victims were traveling for a traditional marriage ceremony at Unjuku ward in Nebbi Municipality.

"The three died on the spot and others who are injured have been rushed for treatment at a nearby health center in Nwoya District. I haven't confirmed how many people the vehicle was carrying at the moment and the type of vehicle they were traveling in," Mr Abak said.

But the MP for Otuke County and Onywal Ipyeda deputy clan head, Mr Paul Omara, also confirmed in a message to his fellow MPs that: "Colleagues, it is with deep sadness that I announce the death of Hon Angiro Gutomoi Abac Acon who died in a motor accident this morning near Olwiyo on the road to Nebbi."

Mr Omara added: "I am told they were travelling in a Noah car which overturned and four people died on the spot."

Gutomoi was the Awitong clan head of Onywal Ipyeda clan. He was also legislator in the 10th Parliament.

By the time of filing this report, police were still in frantic rescue of the survivors as investigations into the exact cause of the crash continues.

According to the deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, Gutomoi was known for his passion on issues of education, health, and rural development, among others during his time as a legislator.

“Very sad to learn of the death of Hon Angiro Gutomoi Abac Acon, who died in a motor accident this morning near Olwio on the road to Nebbi. I am told they were travelling in a Noah, which overturned, and four people died on the spot. Gutomoi was the Awitong( Clan Head ) of Onywal Ipyeda Clan. He was also the former MP for Erute North Consituency in the 10th Parliament. In the August House, Hon. Gutomoi was known for his passion on issues of education, health, and rural development, among others. My condolences go out to the families of the victims of this fatal accident,” Mr Tayebwa tweeted Saturday morning.