Tragedy struck as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Darlington Eiru, the Officer in Charge at Clock Tower Police Station, suddenly collapsed in his office.
He was immediately rushed to Nsambya Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
The Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigire, confirmed the news. “Yes, that’s our OC Clock Tower. He became unconscious in the office today, was rushed to Nsambya Hospital, and was later pronounced dead,” Owoyesigire said.
The family, led by Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu, MP for Soroti West Division, also announced ASP Eiru’s passing.
“The Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu, MP Soroti West Division, on behalf of the family of the late Mzee James Peter Eiru, in conjunction with the Uganda Police Force, with deep sorrow, announce the untimely death of their son, Assistant Superintendent of Police Darlington Eiru, who has been the OC Station at Clock Tower, Kampala,” the announcement read.
ASP Eiru collapsed and died on the morning of Sunday, July 21, 2024. A funeral service will be held at St. Phillips and Andrews Church in Mukono on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM, followed by a vigil at his home in Mukono. Another service will take place at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Soroti on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
ASP Eiru will be buried on Wednesday, July 24, at his ancestral home in Oderai Cell, Oderai Ward, Soroti West Division.
The Staandard Condoles With friends and family of the late.
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
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