Sad ! UCU student died just a semester away from graduation

Amos Opio, 28, a student of Bachelor of social works at Uganda Christian University Arua campus has mysteriously  passed away  on the August 20, 2024 sparking a wave of grief amongst his relatives and friends.

The university announced his death  on their social media platform Facebook today.”We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our BSW student, Amos Opio, who was just one semester away from graduation. May his soul rest in peace.” Uganda Christian University Arua campus said in a brief statement.

The cause of his death and where he died  is not clear. However reports indicates that he died in Nebbi.

His brother  and lawyer Shepherd Oyirwoth  said  his death leaves so many questions than answers.

“Words fail me. I have too many questions. And few answers. But we look to you alone for our healing! . What can I say, dear Lord? 

Thank you for his life. And thank you for giving me the honor of sharing it with him for 28 beautiful years”  Oyirwoth said in a Facebook post that has attracted many condolence message from friends and relatives.

 He added that ” We shall communicate burial arrangements in due course”

Sam Kumakech, the director for youth,  information and sports at Alur Kingdom described the  news as a big loss to the sports fraternity given his roles in sports  mobilization amongst youths.

“On a sad note on behalf of Alur Kingdom Youth Development Forum we have lost one of our great comrade this morning . Amos also known as Amos good news from Nebbi was valuable to us in sports, Academia,entertainment ,& youths mobilisation for development” Kumakech said 

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Opio, known by many as an ardent sportsman was highly eulogized by his favorite Nebbi Municipality based regional league side Nebbi Central football Club.

“We are saddened by the untimely passing on of our ardent and die-hard supporter Amos Goodnewz, who wasn’t afraid to take on the whole world if the world was against NEBBI CENTRAL FOOTBALL CLUB.

As a club, we shall surely and truly miss your support and contributions to the club. Rest well, solja.” The club said in a post.

Amos Opio is commonly known by his friends as Amos Goodnewz.