Rest In Peace! Jeje Odongo Gives Shs4 Million Condolence To Family Of 15-Year-Old Girl Knocked Dead By Vehicle In His Convoy

Retired General and former Foreign Affairs Minister Jeje Odongo has extended a Shs4 million condolence contribution to the family of 15-year-old Suzan Adongo, who tragically lost her life in a road accident involving a vehicle in his convoy in Soroti City.

The condolence contribution comes days after the heartbreaking accident that occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, along the Soroti-Lira Highway in Soroti City as Odongo travelled to his home in Orungo, Amuria District. The incident left the teenage girl dead and the former minister with injuries after the vehicle he was travelling in overturned.

Suzan Adongo, a resident of Amen B in Soroti City West, was reportedly riding a bicycle when she was involved in the fatal collision. The accident attracted attention from residents, with the circumstances surrounding the incident becoming a subject of public discussion.

Odongo's personal assistant, Pius Elubu, earlier confirmed the accident, explaining that the girl entered the road shortly after the lead vehicle in the General's convoy had passed. He said the driver attempted to avoid hitting her but the vehicle eventually veered off the road and overturned.

The retired General was rushed to Dr Plaza, a private health facility in Soroti City, where he received treatment for minor injuries, including an injury to his ear and bruises on one leg. One of his bodyguards also sustained injuries but was treated and discharged.

Following the tragic loss, Odongo had indicated his intention to return to Soroti to visit the bereaved family. His latest Shs4 million condolence contribution is part of the response following the death of the young girl, whose life was cut short in the accident.

The incident has brought sadness to the family and residents of Soroti, with the death of a 15-year-old girl raising concerns about road safety and the dangers faced by young cyclists. The loss has also drawn attention to the responsibility of motorists to exercise caution, particularly when travelling in convoys.

Meanwhile, Odongo, who represents Orungo County in Parliament, has survived the accident and is recovering from his injuries. His condolence contribution comes as the family of Suzan Adongo continues to mourn the loss of their daughter.