Police in Bugesera district is holding a woman identified as Clementine Nyiracumi in connection with the death of her mother -in- law. The victim is identified as Goreth Nyirahabimana, 65.
The bloody incident took place on March 15, in Gicaca cell, Musenyi sector.
Nyiramacumi is alleged to have chopped off her mother-in-law’s head using a machete, accusing her of witchcraft.
Her arrest came after a resident, who witnessed the inhuman incident notified Police.
She is currently detained at Nyamata Police Station while the victim’s body was taken to ADEPR Nyamata Hospital for postmortem.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the cause of the killing is connected to the misunderstanding between the suspect and the victim, where the latter wanted the former to be part of her witchcraft practice.
It is said that the victim has been mistreating her daughter-in-law after the latter refused to build her a shrine where she would serve her gods.
The suspect said her mother-in-law has since been sending her evil spirits.
“I was tired of her threats and living a muserable life. I wanted to be free,” said Nyiramacumi, mother of four, who confessed to the crime.
Superintendent Benoit Nsengiyumva, the Eastern region Police Spokesperson condemned the inhuman act.
He called upon the community to report such family disputes to Police or local leaders to prevent such bloody acts. If convicted Clementine Nyiramacumi shall serve a life imprisonment as according to article 140 of the Rwandan penal code.
RNP
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