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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The territorial police of Mt Moroto are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of one of their own.<\/p>\n

Police Constable Simon Petet Agan attached to the crime intelligence department at Loroo Police Station in Amudat District was found dead in his room on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Mr Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Regional Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident saying the officer was discovered dead in his room by his colleagues.<\/p>\n

He said that vomits were found inside his room with some bloodstains in them.<\/p>\n

“We have opened up a general file inquiry to establish what exactly caused the death of the officer,” he said.<\/p>\n

The body has been taken to Amudat hospital mortuary for postmortem as investigations continue.<\/p>\n

He will be buried at his ancestral home in Kangole town council in Napak District.<\/p>\n

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