Bavugayabo, 38, killed Nyirabenda whom they co-habitated as wife and husband in the fateful night of January 11, 2019 following property disputes. He used a machete to murder the victim.
The Spokesperson of Rwanda National Police (RNP), CP John Bosco Kabera said the suspect fled to Rulindo after committing the alleged crime.
CP Kabera said: “On January 11th, Police launched an operation to search him after we received information that he was hiding in Rulindo. He was trailed in Rweya Village and he was caught trying to cross to Kamonyi District through Nyabugogo River.”
“However, Bavugayabo became violent and resisted arrest and tried to flee. He was shot and succumbed to injuries,” CP Kabera added.
The RNP Spokesperson, Kabera called the public never to take law into their hands and report family conflicts in their neighborhoods before they turn violent.
“Police, local leaders and other entities in justice sector are there to ensure that misunderstandings you can’t resolve amicably are addressed to prevent violence and bloodshed,” CP Kabera said as he appealed to the public to always cooperate and avoid being violent.
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