Police in Kisoro District have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal beating of a boda boda rider, identified only as Ivan, who was allegedly caught in an act of adultery.
The incident occurred around 3:00 AM on Monday in Shozi Village, Gisorora Parish, Nyakabande Sub County.
According to police, Ivan, a resident of Busanza Sub County, was ambushed and assaulted by a group of men after being found in a compromising situation.
Jerome Niyonsenga, a close friend of the victim, received a call informing him that Ivan was being beaten. He contacted Happy Rosemary, a resident near the scene, to intervene.
Upon arrival at a local bar owned by a man named Julius, Rosemary found Ivan being assaulted by Julius, Mfitimukiza Papius (alias “Vibe”), a man known as Ssimwe, and others.
When Rosemary attempted to stop the attack, the group turned on her, forcing her to flee and observe from a distance. She later witnessed Vibe and two others push Ivan’s motorcycle into a trench.
Julius followed with Ivan’s clothes, placed them on the bike, and set it on fire using a matchstick.
Rosemary reported the incident to the local chairperson, who assisted in tracking down the suspects. The matter was later reported at Nyakabande Police Station.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing.
Ivan was found unconscious at the scene and rushed to Kisoro Hospital for treatment.
His motorcycle, a Bajaj Boxer registration number UES 203X, was completely burned.
