{UAH} Bantariza succumbed to COVID-19 – Government Spokesperson

Col Shaban Bantariza succumbed to COVID-19, government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo has announced.

Opondo, also the Executive Director of Uganda Media Centre is Bantariza's boss and colleague.

Speaking to journalists at Mulago hospital where Bantariza died, Opondo said that his colleague had been complaining of chest pain, low blood pressure, and cough.

He said Bantariza had been admitted at Mulago hospital under Intensive Care since Sunday.

"He was admitted on Friday at Mbuya military hospital, from where he was taken to Victoria clinic before being transferred to Mulago after they had suspected he could have contracted COVID 19," Opondo said.

"Upon testing in Mulago and medical verification, it was confirmed that indeed he had contracted COVID-19, it is indeed sad news that Shaban (Bantariza has died of COVID-19," Opondo added.

National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General Justine Kasule Lumumba noted the abrupt demise of Bantariza, a longtime member of the party.

She said, "I was saddened by the passing of Col (Rtd) Shaban Bantariza that happened earlier today. My hearty condolences and prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues as we accept his untimely death."

"Uganda has lost a gallant son at a time we needed him most. He will always be remembered as a public relations guru and a law abiding citizen. A soldier who transformed and mentored very many young people through the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi and above all an ardent supporter and member of the National Resistance Movement," Lumumba eulogised Bantariza.

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