A police officer on duty in Kayonza District lost his life after being struck by a motorcycle rider on Christmas night, in an accident that occurred on the unpaved Buhabwa road in Murundi Sector.
The deceased officer, identified as Habugusenga John, was working alongside a colleague to maintain security when a motorcycle carrying a passenger hit him from behind at around 1:00 a.m. Family members told UMUSEKE that the impact caused him to fall heavily to the ground.
According to relatives, residents rushed to assist and transported him to a health facility, where it was discovered that he had sustained severe injuries, particularly to his ribs and jaw. Despite efforts to save his life, PC Habugusenga succumbed to his injuries on Friday after being transferred to King Faisal Hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition.
Family sources further indicated that preliminary information suggested both the motorcycle rider and the passenger were intoxicated at the time of the accident. The rider reportedly sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police in the Eastern Province, SP Hamdoun Twizeyimana, confirmed the occurrence of the accident but stated that detailed information was still being established.
“At the moment, I do not have comprehensive details regarding the circumstances of his death, apart from confirming that it was a traffic accident. More information will be shared once available,” he said.
PC Habugusenga John was 21 years old and had recently joined the Rwanda National Police as part of a new intake of 1,900 young officers recruited in recent weeks.
He hailed from Kibirizi Village, Rwotso Cell, Kibirizi Sector in Nyanza District. Family members confirmed that his body is currently being kept at the mortuary of King Faisal Hospital as funeral arrangements are underway.
KIGALI TIMES