In a rapid development that has left the nation on edge, the Tooro Kingdom’s official communications office issued a statement early Wednesday confirming that King Oyo Nyimba Iguru is currently in critical condition, contradicting earlier rumors of his death. The statement, released via the kingdom’s verified social media channels, emphasized that the monarch is receiving intensive medical care at a private hospital in Kampala and that his condition remains unstable. The palace urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified reports, noting that false news has already caused panic among the kingdom’s subjects. “We ask for patience and respect for the royal family’s privacy during this delicate time,” the statement read. Health officials have not disclosed the specific nature of the king’s illness, citing patient confidentiality. The kingdom’s council of elders is preparing contingency plans, including a possible regency, should the king’s health deteriorate further. Meanwhile, crowds gathered outside the palace in Fort Portal, lighting candles and praying for the monarch’s recovery.
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