Boda Boda Riders Block the Road after a Speeding Vehicle Knocks Dead their Colleague, Police Arrests Three.

Kampala Metropolitan Police Detectives have launched investigations into an incident that transpired where a large group of unidentified Boda Boda riders, numbering over 100, unlawfully assembled and blocked off multiple roads, including Jinja Road, Kampala Road, Yusuf Luke Road, and Mukwano Road.

It has been reported that earlier today 12 September 2023 at approximately 9:00 AM in the Civil Parish of Kampala Central, the group engaged in pelting stones towards traffic officers who were managing the junction near Jinja Road traffic lights.

In response to this situation, the police swiftly intervened, resulting in the arrest of three individuals at the scene. Two of the suspects, namely Komakech Stephen and Byamukama, are currently detained at Central  Police Station Kampala , while the third suspect is being held at Jinja Road Police on allegations of unlawful assembly.  

Luke Owoyesigyire, the KMP Deputy spokesperson says "the incident has been linked to a fatal accident that occurred earlier around 8:50 AM along 8th Street. The Kabalagala Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the accident, which involved a motorcycle bearing registration UFP 327T, ridden by the victim, Mr. Kimbowa Steven."

The motorcycle was struck by an oncoming vehicle, a Hino with registration UBG 834 M, owned by Homelkin company. The driver, identified as Atuhaire Emmy, initially left the scene but was subsequently apprehended by Kabalagala Police. Atuhaire Emmy has provided his statement regarding the events leading up to the accident.

"The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident. We urge all parties involved to remain calm during this process. The deceased, Mr. Kimbowa Steven, has been transported to the City Mortuary for postmortem examination, and traffic flow in the affected areas has been normalized," Owoyesigyire explained.