A Local Defense Unit-LDU personnel in Agago district has died after accidentally shooting himself.
24-year-old Martin Okello who has been attached to Labwor-dwong army barracks in Paimol Sub County under the 5th infantry Division.
The deceased reportedly shot himself around 9 p.m. on Sunday while on duty and was rushed to Dr. Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital in a critical condition.
He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the Hospital.
Brig Michael Kabango, the 5th Infantry Division Commander says Okello could have discharged a bullet erroneously because of mishandling his firearm.
Brig Kabango says they have commenced investigations to understand whether the deceased attended all the required courses before commissioned.
