Police in Nyagatare district are holding Jean Paul Twizerimana 19, for allegedly killing his colleague identified as Maurice Habiyambere 18.
Its alleged that Twizerimana stabbed Habiyambere after they engaged in a heated debate on who can defeat the other, if they fought.
Few minutes later Twizerimana, pulled out a knife and stabbed his colleague several times in the head and the eye.
Habiyambere died on the way as he was being taken to Rukomo Health centre.
The incident happened on November 4, at about 7:30pm in Rukomo sector, Gashenyi cell, as the two young men were coming from a movie theatre in Agasima trading centre.
It is said that the debate was initiated by their colleagues, whom they were together watching a movie.
Police also said the suspect is a known criminal, who has been stealing agricultural products in the area, especially bananas.
The suspect is currently held at Gatunda Police Post.
Eastern Region Police Spokesperson, Supt Bénoît Nsengiyumva, condemned the criminal act and warned the public to desist from moving with dangerous weapons.
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