- Fatal Shooting Incident: A Rwandan soldier opened fire in a bar, killing five civilians in a southwestern town.
- Gunman Identified: The suspect is a 39-year-old sergeant, arrested by the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF).
- Investigation Ongoing: Motive behind the shooting not immediately clear; RDF to take necessary legal action.
On November 13, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in a southwestern town of Rwanda, where a Rwandan soldier went on a shooting spree in a bar, claiming the lives of five innocent civilians ¹ ². The Rwanda Defence is Forces (RDF) promptly identified the gunman as a 39-year-old sergeant and took him into custody. The RDF has assured that necessary legal action will be taken against the suspect.
The motive behind the early morning shooting remains unclear, and an investigation is likely underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. This unfortunate event brings back memories of past incidents involving Rwandan soldiers, including the arrest of six soldiers in 2020 for allegedly raping and beating civilians during the Covid pandemic lockdown in Kigali [original text].
