By Johannah Nantongo
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Abubaker Jeje Odongo has survived a nasty motor crash that claimed the life of a girl in Soroti City, eastern Uganda.
The crash occurred at around 6:20pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, near Arapai Ginnery in Amen Ward.
Eyewitnesses said Gen Odongo was rushed to a health facility in Soroti for treatment.
Photographs from the scene show a Toyota Land Cruiser with a shattered windscreen, damaged bodywork and a deformed front bumper. The vehicle is said to have killed a 15-year-old girl who was crossing the road .
The vehicle appears to have veered off the road, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
The circumstances of the accident and the extent of his reported injuries remain unclear.
There was no immediate official confirmation from police or Gen Odongo’s representatives regarding his condition.
Gen Odongo, a retired army general and former Chief of Defence Forces, has served in several senior government positions, including Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This is a developing story.