The substantive hearing of the case was held on Monday, April 20, 2026, after proceedings had earlier been adjourned to allow the accused’s lawyers to be physically present with him at Mageragere Prison, where he is being held.
DJ Toxxyk is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, engaging in activities related to narcotic drugs or substances treated as such, and fleeing after causing or being involved in an accident.
The charges stem from a road accident that occurred in the early hours of December 20, 2025, in which a traffic police officer died. Investigators also reportedly recovered illegal drugs from his residence during the subsequent investigation.
Prosecutors asked the court to find him guilty on all counts and impose the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter, which under Rwandan law carries a prison term of between six months and two years, along with a fine ranging from Rwf 500,000 to Rwf 2 million.
Drug-related offences carry a prison sentence of between one and two years or community service, while fleeing after causing or being involved in an accident is punishable by between three months and one year in prison, depending on the circumstances.
During the hearing, DJ Toxxyk admitted to charges of involuntary manslaughter and fleeing after causing or being involved in an accident, but denied the drug-related allegations.
He also told the court that he had apologised to the family of the deceased police officer and that they had forgiven him.
The court is expected to deliver its verdict on May 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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