Residents of Naguru Police Barracks were Thursday morning left in shock after a Makerere University student was electrocuted.
Aaron Ongenge, 20, a third year student at Makerere University and a son to Assistant Inspector of Police Richard Okello was reportedly electrocuted as he laid wet clothes on a washing line.
Police spokesperson Emilian Kayima said Ongenge was pronounced dead at Iran-Uganda Friendship hospital in Naguru.
Mr Kayima described the incident as “very unfortunate” and condoled AIP Okello and other family members for the loss, urging them to seek God’s comfort during such a trying moment.
“We send our condolences to the family for losing their child at such a tender age when he was about to finalise his studies at the university,” Mr Kayima said.
Friends and coursemates of the deceased are devising means to travel to pay their last respects to their fallen comrade. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
