The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested a young man suspected of deliberately killing his friend by hitting him with a vehicle.
According to available information, a man identified as MUGISHA intentionally ran over his friend Ngabo Eric. The two were close acquaintances who had been living together in the United States of America, but were in Rwanda on holiday at the time of the incident.
News of Ngabo’s death has sparked widespread discussion on social media due to the brutality of the act and reports that the suspect had repeatedly threatened to kill him before the incident.
The incident reportedly occurred at a bar known as Green Lounge, located in Kigali City, as confirmed by eyewitnesses who were with the two young men.
Witnesses say the two had ongoing disputes linked to long-standing personal conflicts. These disagreements reportedly stemmed from past tensions, including repeated insults by Mugisha, which led Ngabo to remove him from a WhatsApp group—an action that allegedly fueled resentment.
The spokesperson of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau confirmed the arrest to UMUSEKE, stating:
“On 23/01/2026, RIB arrested MUGISHA David Gakuba, who is suspected of involvement in the death of NGABO Eric. The suspect is currently being held at RIB Kicukiro Station as investigations continue.”
Young women who were with the two men at the bar and witnessed the incident stated that Mugisha got into his vehicle, deliberately hit Ngabo, then reversed the car to ensure his death. After committing the act, he reportedly went to the police to turn himself in, claiming he had killed someone.
Investigations into the case are still ongoing.
KIGALI TIMES