Brigadier General Tom Kikoyo Kabuye, the Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence has died.
ChimpReport, quoting his family, reports that the army officer was found dead on Sunday morning in Kikyusa Town Council, Luwero district.
“With a heavy heart I regret to announce the untimely death of one of our own members and great sons of Luwero District.
“Brig Gen Tom Kabuye was discovered this morning at Kikyusa Town Council. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” a family statement read.
Until his death, he served as Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence in charge of intelligence, and was one of the most senior officers in Uganda’s security establishment.
“The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and officials have not yet issued a formal statement,” ChimpReport added.
“However, close associates said Kabuye had been battling ill health for some time after suffering a stroke about two years ago.”
By press time on Monday morning of September 8, the UPDF was yet to release an official statement on Brig Gen Tom Kabuye’s death.
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