news 4 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Speeding Taxi Kills Kikuube District Chairman Banura, Driver on the Run
Kikuube District leader Banura has died in a tragic road accident caused by a speeding taxi, with police now searching for the fleeing driver. Authorities are investigating the incident that claimed the life of the prominent local official. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kikuube-district-boss-banura-killed-by-speeding-taxi-police-hunt-driver-5413550
The chairman of Kikuube District, Banura, lost his life after being struck by a taxi traveling at high speed. The driver fled the scene immediately following the collision, leaving the victim critically injured.
Police have launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspect responsible for the fatal crash. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
Local officials have expressed shock over the sudden death of Banura, a key figure in district leadership.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)