The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have announced that one of their gallant leaders, Brigadier General Stephen Kiggundu, has lost his life in a bathroom accident.
A statement signed by the Forces’ spokesperson, Brig Gen. Felix Kulaigye, confirmed this. Additionally, Kiggundu has been serving as the deputy commander of the UPDF’s Air Forces.
The unfortunate incident happened on the evening of March 31, 2023, at his home in Entebbe. Apparently, the Brigadier General was very well the entire day, according to the document.
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Things turned bad in the evening when he slid into the bathroom. Attempts to resuscitate him proved futile as the accident was severe.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces inform the public of the untimely demise of Brig Gen Stephen Kigundu, the Deputy Commander of the UPDF Air Forces, which occurred in the evening of today, March 31, 2024, at his official residence in Entebbe.
Brig. Gen. Stephen Kigundu was well all day until the evening of today (yesterday), when he met his death in his birth room.
In conclusion, the UPDF fraternity and Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Air Forces will miss Brig Gen. Kigundu at this time when his services are most needed to continue strengthening our Air Force capabilities. May the soul of the fallen Brig. Gen. Steven rest in eternal peace.”
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