Fatal crash on Gulu–Kitgum highway claims life of 50-year-old woman

19 October 2026, 6:07 pm

By Frank Oyugi and Hillary Opio

Gulu, Uganda — A 50-year-old woman has died after being knocked down by a vehicle on the Gulu–Kitgum highway in Gulu District.

Police registered the fatal accident on 18 October 2026 at approximately 7.10 pm in Cwero Village. According to preliminary reports, the victim, identified as Ajok Loy, was crossing the road when she was knocked down by a white Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number UAT 369X.

Police investigations indicate that the vehicle was travelling at high speed from Gulu City towards Kitgum. It was being driven by Ayiga Robert, a 50-year-old resident of Kitgum District. Ajok died at the scene.

Police response and arrest

Following a report of the accident, the Gulu District Police Commander (DPC) and a response team rushed to the scene. Officers assessed the area, took photographs and recovered the deceased’s body before transferring it to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.

The driver, Ayiga Robert, was arrested at the scene and is being held in police custody.

The white Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number UAT 369X, was towed to Paicho Police Station, where it awaits inspection by an Inspector of Vehicles (IOV).

Reckless driving suspected

Preliminary findings by police indicate that reckless driving may have caused the fatal crash.

SP PJ Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police Public Relations Officer and acting spokesperson for the Aswa East and Aswa West regions, extended condolences to the bereaved family.

Police said investigations were ongoing and pledged to pursue the case to its conclusion. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.