Police in Rukungiri District have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of 19-year-old Wase Diana, who died following an assault at an unknown time on Saturday at Nyarushanje Stage Cell, Ibanda Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county.
The suspects have been identified as Elikoze Zuwaheze (18), Mutesi Zane (17), Muhawenimana Kolodina (19) and Omutono Owase Pasikalina (19) all Rwandan nationals and bar attendants residing in the same area.
According to police, the incident occurred on Friday night while the suspects and the deceased were working at a bar owned by a one Kashaija.
A disagreement reportedly erupted when the group wanted to smoke and asked the deceased for a matchbox, which she had kept. Wase allegedly reacted violently, leading to a physical altercation during which she was struck on the neck and lost consciousness.
She was rushed to St. Andrews Health Center in Nyarushanje Trading Centre and later referred to Kisizi Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed that Rubabo Police Station received the report and promptly arrested the suspects. The crime scene was visited and documented, and investigations are ongoing.
Maate added that once inquiries are complete, the suspects will be arraigned in court to face charges.
