Summary:
- According to Maate, as they were eating, Nterivamunda choked on a piece of meat.
KISORO: Police in Kisoro District have confirmed the death of a 59-year-old Rwandan national who choked on a piece of meat.
The deceased, identified as Elias Nterivamunda, also known as Kanovera, was a resident of Kamonyi village, Northern Ward, Kisoro Municipality. He passed away on Sunday after a piece of meat became lodged in his throat.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He explained that Nterivamunda had visited the bar of Muhawenimana Beatrice, accompanied by his daughter, Nzasabimana Darafin, who had traveled from Rwanda to collect school fees.
While at the bar, they ordered a local drink, followed by meat and matooke from the restaurant of Bakundakabo, which they shared.
According to Maate, as they were eating, Nterivamunda choked on a piece of meat. Despite efforts from neighbors who were alerted, he died before help could be provided.
The incident occurred around 12:00 PM in Kamonyi village. He said that Police were notified, and the scene was visited and documented, statements were taken from relevant witnesses, and the body was transported to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem.
