Gen Jeje Odongo Recovering After Fatal Soroti-Lira Road Crash

Former Foreign Affairs minister Gen Jeje Odongo Abubaker is reportedly out of danger and recovering well after being involved in a serious road traffic accident along the Soroti-Lira road.

The crash occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026. According to reports, the vehicle belonging to the former minister overturned after striking a 15-year-old girl. Tragically, the young victim succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the accident.

Following the incident, Gen Odongo and his bodyguard were rushed to Dr Plaza, a private health facility located in Soroti City, where they received immediate medical attention for their injuries. Local authorities and police are expected to provide further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragic crash.

Read more about this incident at the Daily Monitor.