Residents of Buraza Village in Buhumbu Parish, Busanza Sub-county in Kisoro District, are in distress following the mysterious destruction of the Kibumbiro Bridge, a vital route connecting several communities, including Gakyakya and Nyamagana villages.
According to locals, the bridge was vandalized by unknown individuals, cutting off access to neighboring areas. They say the damage has made it impossible to transport their agricultural produce after harvest, threatening their livelihoods and plunging the community into isolation.
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Buraza Village LC1 Chairperson, Ntezibyayi Abel, added that all commercial transport and essential services have come to a standstill since the collapse of the bridge, stressing that the route supported a large population on a daily basis.
Buhumbu Parish LCII Chairperson, Sunday Nazara, whose area is most affected, emphasized that the bridge served as a crucial health-linkage route and supported various daily community activities. He urged the government to act swiftly to restore the connection.
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Busanza Sub-county Chairperson, Muntuki Didas, confirmed the incident, noting that the destruction appears to have been done using hand tools. He said the damaged road has severely disrupted transport across multiple villages and endangered emergency services such as ambulance referrals.
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In a swift response, Bufumbira North Member of Parliament, Honorable Nizeyimana John Kamara, assured residents that he would work with sub-county leaders to ensure that the culverts are replaced with durable concrete structures to guarantee safe and lasting access.
He also issued a stern warning to individuals vandalizing public infrastructure, noting that such actions endanger entire communities.
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