Hon Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, Uganda Minister of Internal Affairs died on Friday aboard a plane from South Korea to Uganda.
Confirming the sudden death of the minister, the Prime Minister issued the following statement:
“We have today learnt, with great sadness, of the sudden death of Hon Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, the Minister of Internal Affairs. General Aronda Nyakairima was returning from South Korea, on official duties, transiting through Dubai. The cause of his death is not yet known.
His family has been informed.
Government has set up a task force, led by Defence Minister, Hon Dr Crispus Kiyonga, to coordinate all matters relating to this tragedy. A team of doctors–pathologists—is also being sent to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to assist with the post-mortem and the repatriation of the body.
We will keep the country informed of any further details. General Aronda Nyakairima, who also served the country as Chief of Defence Forces, was a dedicated servant of the people of Uganda and his death is a tragic and huge loss to the country.
We extend our deep condolences to the family and friends of General Aronda during this most trying period, and pray that the Almighty God comforts them.”
Ruhakana Rugunda (Dr)
Prime Minister
