Uganda Police Force Deputy Inspector General of Police Gen Paul Lokech allegedly succumbed to blood clot today on Saturday, August 21. He was pronounced dead by police and the UPDF.
Many public figures have taken to social media to mourn the ‘Lion of Mogadishu’ who they describe as a warrior diplomat general.
From government officials to army officials among others, the dignitaries have shared photos of the late captioned with touching messages showing how saddened they are.
Today the country has lost an indomitable warrior and patriot. Rest well my brother Maj.General Paul Lokech. You fought a very good fight for the motherland. We will always remember you and miss you. pic.twitter.com/ov953BmAny
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) August 21, 2021
This morning, my friend and comrade, Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech, who has also been deputy Inspector General of Police, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a blood clot. I last talked to Lokech on Thursday at 8pm and he was very fine. Uganda has lost a true giant of a general! pic.twitter.com/Y3tSikgRgV
— Andrew M. Mwenda (@AndrewMwenda) August 21, 2021
It’s such a sad Saturday for us as a nation as we mourn the sudden demise of our gallant soldier, and the Lion of Mogadishu, Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech.
— Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero (@JaneRuth_Aceng) August 21, 2021
May his soul rest in eternal peace. My prayers and thoughts are with his dear family. pic.twitter.com/JxgBe6CRMY
Sad! Shocked! Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech is another fruit fallen unripe! My condolences to his family, the armed forces and all Ugandans. Lokech embodied sterling qualities of a man and a soldier. He survived LRA and Al Shabab only to succumb to a blood clot! Blood clot, who born you? pic.twitter.com/Ib2EnKG3hv
— Norbert Mao (@norbertmao) August 21, 2021
GENERAL PAUL LOKECH (RIP)one of the best men in uniform,a true definition of a galant soldier,Brave,A patriot,A nationalist and a Pan Africanist!My deepest condolences to go to the commander in chief and the UPDF!
— Mukula (@Mukulaa) August 21, 2021
REST IN PEACE 🙏 @KagutaMuseveni @UPDFspokespersn pic.twitter.com/Aa0fYyEVVo
Just received very sad news that Gen. Paul Lokech has gone to be with the Lord. Why Why Why God? Why Gen. Lokech? A clot has taken u at a time we needed u most! Go serve with the angels Soldier! Till we meet again🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 @LillianAber @PoliceUg @nyamadon pic.twitter.com/nZHdN7395D
— Thomas Tayebwa (@Thomas_Tayebwa) August 21, 2021
The loss of Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech, a truly gallant son of Uganda is incredibly devastating. What a sad day while we are still mourning Lt. Gen. Pecos Kutesa. My deepest condolences to the family, UPDF, UPF and the nation at large. BMB pic.twitter.com/JbMCgVfTbE
— Milly Babalanda (@millybabalanda) August 21, 2021
To the families of Gen. Paul Lokech and Gen. Pecos Kutesa, I send my deepest sympathies in the time your loss! They were the bravest of the brave! There are no words that can really express the way that i feel about your loss. May their souls rest in Peace.
— Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu (@NankabirwaRS) August 21, 2021
I would like to send my condolences to H.E the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, the family of Gen Lokech ,the Uganda Police Force, and the people of Uganda RIP the" Lion of Mogadishu "
— Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga (@RebeccaKadagaUG) August 21, 2021
My General! Our General! Your life has been a blessing to many, you loved humanity with passion and laid down you life to save them. Today, your journey on earth has ended. Rest In Peace Our Hero. Jubilations awaits you in heaven. 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/PbAOj4b2ST
— Lillian Aber (@LillianAber) August 21, 2021
So we all woke up and started our normal day's activities; then boom, this sad news of the death of Deputy IGP! A man known for being a true patriot, straight forward and fearless when in pursuit of the right cause!RIP @PoliceUg @GovUganda @KagutaMuseveni @UPDFspokespersn @nbstv pic.twitter.com/81MTokG0bj
— Hon Betty Amongi (@BettyAmongiMP) August 21, 2021