Maj. Patrick Opio Awany Praised for His Selfless Service and Sacrifice

The UPDF soldier Maj. Patrick Opio Awany who recently died in an Al-Shabaab terror attack in Somalia has been laid to rest in Tangi village, Purongo Sub County in Nwoya district.

Until his death, Maj. Opio, a younger brother to NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong and Reserve Forces Commander, Lt. Gen. Charles Otema Awanyi was serving in the African Transmission Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

In his speech read to the mourners by the Vice President of Uganda H.E Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni saluted the late Maj. Opio for his contribution to defending the “legitimate interest of our people.”

“Maj. Opio will be remembered for his courage and commitment to his country and the African continent. Therefore, the most befitting tribute and honour for his legacy is for all pro-people forces to continue championing the ideals for which he died,” President Museveni said as he commiserated with Awany’s family and the UPDF fraternity for losing a “comrade and a great fighter.”