Maj Gen Lokech Burial
The Inspector-General of Police-IGP, Okoth Ochola has confirmed that the departed Deputy Inspector General of Police-DIGP, Maj Gen Paul Lokech will be laid to rest on Friday 27 August 2021.
Maj Gen Lokech aka Lion of Mogadishu suffered and succumbed to a blood clot according to a post-mortem report by a team of 4 pathologists.
He sustained a simple fracture which was being managed at RUBY Medical Centre, by an Orthopedic Surgeon as an outpatient, with regular reviews.
Maj Gen Lokech however started having increased pain in the right leg in the last 2-3days,he notified his Orthopedic Surgeon, who scheduled an appointment for him on 21.08.2021, at around 8.30 am -900am.
Maj Gen Lokech Burial
Sadly, shortly after,he started facing breathing problems and called his personal Doctor, Dr. Ben Khiingi, who rushed to the home but found the victim breathing his last and died.
IGP Okoth Ochola has released a burial program that involves a mass at the deceased’s residence at Kitikifumba in Kira .
WEDNESDAY 25.08.2021: The body will be transported to his home at Kitikifumba in Kira Division, for prayers and viewing.
Thursday 26.08.2021: The body will leave Kampala for his home in Baibir village in Pader District.
Friday 27.08.2021: Burial will take place at Baibir Village, Ludele parish, Pader Town Council, in Pader District.
Okoth says; ” We want to inform all mourners and well-wishers, planning on visiting the family or attending the vigil and service at the deceased’s home, that due to COVID-19, they are reminded to wear a mask, sanitize or regularly wash their hands with soap and also maintain social distancing. There is a capacity limit with the burial arrangement at the home in Kampala, in Pader, and at the burial grounds at Baibir village, Pader district. Those planning on paying their last respects in the village are also advised to do so in a safe manner. Our enforcement teams will maintain safety and security within and around all venues.”
