Kisoro, Uganda – A three-year-old boy, Dan Ainembabazi, son of Deusi Twinamatsiko of Nyamasinda village, Nyanamo town council, Kisoro district, was tragically killed in a road accident in Kisoro, Uganda.
The accident occurred on May 6, 2025, around noon, at Byarutagara trading centre in Nyamasinda village, Nyanamo town council, along the Rubuguri-Nyanamo road.
A Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number UBD186R, driven by Christopher Ngabirano, 44, of Southern Division, Kabale Municipality, Kabale district, was involved.
Police reports allege that the vehicle, traveling from Rubuguri towards Nyanamo, was approaching Byarutagara trading centre on the Rubuguri Nyanamo road when the child suddenly entered the roadway. The driver attempted to brake, but it was too late; the vehicle struck the boy, fatally injuring him.
Officers from the Kisoro Police Traffic Department, led by ASP Kushaba Michael, investigated the scene.
The body was taken to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination, and statements were taken from witnesses and the child’s parents. The vehicle has been impounded and is awaiting an investigation of its operating condition (IOV inspection).
Police are appealing to parents and guardians to exercise increased vigilance and ensure the safety of children near roads. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
By ASP Maate Elly,
Police Spokesperson, Kigezi Region.
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