Summary:
- The convicts, Dusabe Michael, 32, and Richard Nsabimana, 30, both residents of Gasovu village, Karambi Parish, Nyarusiza Sub County, Kisoro District, were found guilty of the killing of Jorom Kwizera, a deaf and mute man.
KISORO: The High Court, sitting in Kisoro District and presided over by Justice Samuel Emokor of the Kabale High Court, has sentenced two men to 25 years in prison for the murder of a person with a disability.
The convicts, Dusabe Michael, 32, and Richard Nsabimana, 30, both residents of Gasovu village, Karambi Parish, Nyarusiza Sub County, Kisoro District, were found guilty of the killing of Jorom Kwizera, a deaf and mute individual.
The prosecution informed the court that on June 16, 2022, the two men, along with others still at large, attacked Kwizera with sharp objects, striking him in the head. He was rushed to St. Francis Mutorele Hospital for medical care but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Justice Emokor condemned the convicts for their brutal assault on a vulnerable individual and highlighted the significance of Kwizera’s courage. Despite being in a coma, Kwizera managed to write down the names of the suspects, which ultimately led to their arrest.
While delivering the sentence, Justice Emokor reduced their sentence by 2 years and 7 months to account for the time the convicts had already served. He emphasized that the ruling was meant to serve as a deterrent to others considering committing similar crimes.
