A student at the Kampala campus of Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU), Asmah Ayebare died Wednesday following an accident that occurred along Kabalagala-Ggaba road, involving a Canter truck and boda-boda.
The deceased was a year student pursuing Bachelor Degree in Arts.
According to close friends the deceased was moving on boda-boda when the canter truck crashed into them, leaving Asmah lifeless. The driver of the truck and boda rider fled the scene.
Police has since issued a statement on the incident saying: “The victim who was a passenger on the motorcycle died on spot and both the driver of the motor vehicle and the rider took off from the scene moments after the accident”
Friends have since expressed their grief over loss of their colleague.
“Its so deep to have to cope with Asmah’s passing, she was a humble person and always Jolly. Unfortunate that her life has been cut short,” a one Cossy on Facebook posted.
By press time, burial arrangements were yet to be communicated.
May her soul Rest in Peace.