Local Leaders React To The Death Of Kikuube LC5 Chairperson Banura Peter

By Peter Luzinda 

Police in the Albertine South Region have launched investigations into a fatal road crash that claimed the life of Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson, Banura Peter.

According to Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the deceased—son of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi, Maj Gen Matia Kyaligonza—was knocked down by a speeding Toyota Hiace, commonly referred to as a “drone,” at Butyamba Village in Kikuube Town Council.

“He was rushed to Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead,” Rusoke said.

Police revealed that the driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately after the incident. However, authorities have since recovered and impounded the Toyota Hiace.

“Efforts are ongoing to identify, trace, and arrest the driver to assist with ongoing investigations,” Rusoke added.

Leaders across the country have expressed grief over Banura’s sudden death. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja described him as a committed and promising leader.

“As the pioneer LC5 Chairperson of Kikuube, he was dedicated to the progress of the district and the wellbeing of its people. We have lost a very humble man who still had much life ahead of him,” Nabbanja said.

The Western Region NRM Vice Chairperson who doubles as Chairman NRM Hoima City Hon Eng Jonard Asiimwe recounted the few days he has worked with the slain young Leader

 

"He was a promising leader,a patriot and a hardworking NRM cadre,as a party,we have lost a brilliant leader whose leadership tenure was cut short by this tragedy , May His Soul Rest in Peace" Eng Jonard Asiimwe told Asante Times

 

State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development Balaam Barugahara also paid tribute, describing Banura as humble, peaceful, and deeply patriotic.

“This is a profound loss to his family, the Obukama bwa Bunyoro Kitara, and Uganda as a whole,” he said.

Barugahara further called on motorists, especially drivers of public transport vehicles, to exercise caution and be mindful of other road users.

 

As tributes keep coming, the nation is still in a shock at how careless road drivers have become.

Police say investigations into the incident are ongoing as the search for the driver continues.