Summary:
- Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region police spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He explained that around 4:00 p.m., while Janet Duhoranenawe was descending a hill in Nyabiyonga village, she saw Muhawenimana climbing up toward her home.
KISORO: Police in Kisoro District are investigating the murder of a 40-year-old Rwandan woman, identified as Tota Muhawenimana, a resident of Nyabiyonga village, Chibumba parish, Murora Sub County in Kisoro District.
According to a police statement, Muhawenimana was allegedly killed by a man identified as Charles Bandiho, a resident of the same area.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region police spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He explained that around 4:00 p.m., while Janet Duhoranenawe was descending a hill in Nyabiyonga village, she saw Muhawenimana climbing up toward her home. Duhoranenawe observed Bandiho following Muhawenimana, eventually stopping her. The two began to fight, during which Bandiho allegedly overpowered Muhawenimana and strangled her with her own clothing.
Duhoranenawe sounded an alarm, which drew the attention of nearby residents. However, by the time help arrived, Muhawenimana had already died.
Maate reported that a mob subsequently attacked Bandiho, severely assaulting him in retaliation. Police were notified and quickly responded, visiting and documenting the scene, recording witness statements, and transporting Muhawenimana’s body to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Bandiho, who sustained serious injuries from the mob assault, is currently admitted to Kisoro Hospital in critical condition. Maate urged the public to avoid acts of mob justice, warning that such actions carry severe legal consequences.
CUE IN MAATE……ON MURDER…..RR/ENG//
