Police in Kisoro District have preferred charges against Bufumbira North Member of Parliament, Honorable Kamara John Nizeyimana, his bodyguards and several of his supporters following incidents of electoral violence reported on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
According to Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the group is facing two counts registered at Kisoro Central Police Station.
These include aggravated robbery and abduction under Kisoro CRB 771/2025, and aggravated robbery under Kisoro CRB 770/2025.
The victims in the incidents have been identified as Police Constable (PC) Mandali Charles, attached to Nyarubuye Police Station; Corporal (CPL) Obworot Samuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Nyarubuye Police Station; as well as civilians Iragena Emmanuel, who was allegedly first assaulted and abducted, and Nkaata Nicholas, who was reportedly assaulted.
The suspects currently in custody are:
- Hon. Kamara John (A1)
- Tukamushaba Onesmas, a UPDF soldier and bodyguard to Hon. Kamara (A2)
- Ahaimbisa Decodmas, a UPDF soldier and bodyguard (A3)
- Yesho Julius, a UPDF soldier and bodyguard (A4)
- Twinomujuni Dickens (A5),
- Sabbiti Herbert (A6),
- Nzabalatuma Innocent (A7),
- Nsenga Stephen (A8),
- Dusangiza Innocent (A9),
- Tumukiza Gad (A10),
- Tugume Joseph (A11),
- Niyonsihama Edson (A12),
- Nzeyisenga Nicholas (A13), and
- Ndagimana Fred (A14), all reported to be supporters of Hon. Kamara John.
Police say the victims were rescued and rushed to Kisoro Hospital for medical treatment. PC Mandali Charles’ firearm, which had allegedly been taken during the fracas, has since been recovered and exhibited. A mobile phone belonging to one of the civilian victims, which was reportedly robbed during the incident, has also been recovered and exhibited as evidence.
Following the arrests, the District Police Commander (DPC) Kisoro convened an emergency District Security Committee (DSC) meeting to discuss the security implications and the way forward regarding the arrested candidate and his supporters.
ASP Maate said investigations into the matter are ongoing.
