English
Kinyarwanda
Last evening at 1835Hrs, an unfortunate incident happened at the Remera Police Station when a suspect in detention was fatally wounded during a scuffle with a police officer on guard duty.
One Dr Gasakure, who has been in police custody as part of investigations into offences including illegal entry on other person's property, causing damage to property, illegal confinement, uttering verbal threats under the influence of alcohol or other stupefiant. Police Spokesperson Chief Supt Celestin Twahirwa said; " The deceased requested to go for a short call, was allowed but on getting out of the cell assaulted the officer on guard and tried to disarm him. In the ensuing scuffle the deceased was fatally wounded while the police officer sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital. Investigations into the incident have since been launched. The police regrets this incident and will keep the family informed as the investigation proceeds.
