KISORO – Police in Kisoro District are investigating the shooting incident involving Uwimana Rashid Baker, also known as Byirimana, a 35-year-old resident of Rugyendabare village, Rutaka parish in Nyundo sub-county.
Baker was allegedly shot and killed by PC Wilson Bazimaziki, a security guard at Chameleon Hotel, after he reportedly attempted to harm the officer with a panga while trying to evade arrest.
The fatal shooting occurred when Baker, armed with a panga, allegedly attacked Komuhangi Stephen, squeezing his neck and demanding money forcefully in his shop. Residents intervened, rescuing Stephen on the night of 1/12/2023 at approximately 8:00 PM in Rugyendabare village.
Baker was shot in the leg (tibia), and after falling, the panga was recovered from him. Despite being rushed to Kisoro Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries on the way. The police statement describes the deceased as a security threat due to his attempt on Komuhangi Stephen’s life.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the initiation of a General Enquiry File (GEF). A team of officers was dispatched to the crime scene, which was thoroughly examined and documented.
Maate added that Relevant witness statements were obtained, and Komuhangi Stephen underwent a medical examination and postmortem was conducted to further investigate the circumstances surrounding Uwimana Rashid Baker’s death.
