A senior police officer lost his life today early in the morning after his motorcycle was involved in a grisly accident along the Malaba-Angurai road.

The victim, identified as the Deputy Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Malaba Police Station, was involved in the accident at around 2:30 am in Ketebat along the Malaba-Angurai road after his motorcycle lost control after hitting a pothole.

Confirming the incident, Teso North Sub County Police Commander Charles Chepkonga noted that they were saddened and shocked by the incident which led to the demise of a young dedicated and hardworking inspector who was committed to his work. "This is a tragic loss for us.

We call upon all road users, especially motorcyclists, to exercise caution and follow traffic regulations especially when riding at night," Chepkonga stated.