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Former Ugandan army spokesman, Shaban Bantazira, dies with Covid-19
Former Ugandan army spokesman Shaban Bantazira has died after contracting Covid-19.
The retired colonel was admitted to hospital on Sunday morning complaining of chest pain, low blood pressure, diabetes and cough.
Government Spokesman Ofwono Opondo said tests confirmed that he had contracted Covid-19.
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) described Mr Bantazira as a loyal member of the government and party, which he served until his death.
Mr Bantariza was no stranger to controversy. Last year, he was sharply criticised by some for remarks he made at a retreat of leaders of the NRM.
He said he pitied people who think the NRM government would hand over power, adding that “we” would rather go back to the bush. He then went on to say that he had his three guns on standby in his car.
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