Summary:
- Maate explained that the accident occurred when the vehicle failed to negotiate a corner due to brake failure, overturning off-road and plunging approximately 100 meters downhill.
RUBANDA: Police in Rubanda District have identified the casualties of a tragic road accident that occurred on Friday night around 10:10 PM at Kamuserwa Cell, Nyarurambi Ward, Rubanda Town Council, along the Kabale-Kisoro Road.
According to Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, the accident claimed the lives of 10 people, including the driver, Isabirye Charles (35), two unidentified male adults, three unidentified female adults, three unidentified female juveniles, and one unidentified male juvenile.
The identified survivors include:
Twagira Huzaika (31), a resident of Bunagana, DRC
Mugisha Ndiburundi (26), from Kyaaka Kyegeza, DRC
Nyiransabimana Nolina (45), from Kyaaka Kyegeza, DRC
Nuwigiza Lasheri (13), from Kyaaka, DRC
Ishara Mapendo (12), from Kyaaka, DRC
Ruth (22), from Bweza, DRC
Kakyerewa Makabuzi (39), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Maniriho Justine (36), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Habimana Sebuke (45), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Mutabazi Selukezi (32), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Bakyesimana (37), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Hakiza (48), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Angelica (28), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Nsimimana Jackson (32), from Kyaaka Kyegeza, DRC
Moses (1 year, 6 months)
Additional victims include:
Balaka Pese (7), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Ajwo Kwitonda (4), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Inese Paskalina (7), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Visitina Cleve (1), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Muganda Sibomana (12), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Mahoro (9), from Rwamwanja, Kamwenge District
Sifa Dansila (28),
Muhire Togen (10),
Ushide Enock (5),
Businge Salomo (4),
Muka Butera Silva (42), a Congolese national
Igeneye (13),
Nyomuremye Jackson (8),
Mukarwega (50),
and a 2-month-old infant.
Maate explained that the accident occurred when the vehicle failed to negotiate a corner due to brake failure, overturning off-road and plunging approximately 100 meters downhill. Eight people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries upon arrival at the hospital.
The passengers were identified as Congolese nationals, reportedly refugees traveling at night to Rwamwanja Refugee Camp in Kamwenge District.
Police, led by ASP Abantu Habert and traffic teams, visited the scene and documented the incident. Medical personnel from Muko Health Center IV and ambulances rushed the victims to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
A team, including Ag. RTO Kigezi ASP Mucunguzi Wilson, DTO Rubanda, and hospital administrators, assured that medical care and food would continue to be provided. Arrangements are being made to liaise with the refugee camp and authorities for the victims’ reintegration and to handle the deceased’s postmortem and burial.
The vehicle has been towed to Rubanda Central Police Station for inspection as investigations continue.
