Lira, Uganda | Police in Lira-City West Division are investigating a serious accident in which a Kenyan truck driver allegedly drove through a road construction site, injuring a security guard and triggering chaos among residents.
The incident happened on Friday, 5 December, at around 17:00. local time at Jinja Camp, where a white Howo truck, registration KDB 102N/ZE 1502, was approaching an active Mota-Engil construction zone.
According to police, the driver, Muteti Alexander Mutuku, is suspected to have been speeding and ignored signals from a flagman who attempted to stop him using a red flag.
Investigators say the truck knocked down Apita Boniface, a security guard assigned to the site.
They alleged the driver then began reversing towards the injured guard, prompting a colleague to fire four shots at the vehicle in an attempt to stop it.
The situation escalated when a crowd of residents surrounded the truck and beat the driver and his turn-man before officers arrived.
Police later rescued the pair and took them into custody.
Senior officers, led by ASP Okello Allan, visited the scene alongside investigators.
The injured security guard was taken to hospital for treatment, while the vehicle was impounded and transferred to Lira-City West Division headquarters for inspection.
Police say it is not the first time they have responded to incidents involving impatient road users at construction sites.
They urged drivers to exercise caution and respect workers as improvement works continue across the division.
The driver remains in police cells as investigations continue.
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