Remains of Lt. Colonel Opio Patrick Awany Arrive at Entebbe Military Airbase

The casket carrying the remains of UPDF soldier Lt. Colonel Opio Patrick Awany, who died while serving under the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has arrived at Entebbe Military Airbase.

His remains were received by senior UPDF officers, friends, and close relatives.

The fallen Lt. Col. Awany, who was posthumously promoted from the rank of Major, is a brother to NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong and UPDF Reserve Force Commander Lt. Gen. Charles Otema Awany.