By Mike Rwothomio  

A man identified only as Ocaki, a resident of Ajigu Village in Oyeyu Parish, Nyapea Sub-County, Zombo District, was reportedly struck by a vehicle driven by the acting District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Mark Bramali.  

The tragic incident occurred on March 16 at Namba Tanu Trading Center in Oyeyu Parish, leaving Ocaki critically injured. He was rushed to Holy Family Hospital Nyapea, where he remains hospitalized.  

Eyewitnesses interviewed by this publication stated that the car was being driven by Dr. Mark Bramali at the time of the accident. 

An area councillor also confirmed the incident, noting that it happened around 10:00 PM.

“Ocaki was trying to cross the road when Bramali, who was driving from the Paidha direction, knocked him down,” the councillor explained. “His intestines were exposed, and we rushed him to Nyapea Hospital in critical condition.”  

Reports indicate that Dr. Bramali attempted to assist the victim but fled to Nyapea Police Post for safety after a mob with a fit of rage gathered at the scene, threatening to attack him. 

Fred Onenarach, chairperson of the Zombo District Boda Boda Association and a Nyapea resident, confirmed the incident, adding that it has left the community in shock. 

Constantine Omwon, the LCIII chairperson of Nyapea Sub-County, also confirmed that Ocaki was receiving treatment at Nyapea Hospital. He promised to provide this publication with further updates on the victim’s health condition later.  

When contacted, Dr. Mark Bramali did not respond to calls made to his known telephone number.

 However, Bruno Manano, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Zombo, confirmed that the case is under investigation at Paidha Central Police Station.  

Interestingly, this is not the first road incident involving Dr. Bramali. Last year, he survived an accident when his car overturned on Ayuda Hill in Thanga Parish, Abanga Sub-County.  

The incident comes amid growing calls from councillors in the district for the employment of drivers for heads of departments to prevent them from driving themselves.