Four Rwandan Nationals Arrested in Rukungiri Over Murder of Colleague in Matchbox Dispute

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Police in Rukungiri District are investigating a fatal altercation involving a group of Rwandan nationals that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman.

The incident occurred at a local bar in Nyarushanje Sub-county, where the victim, Diana Wase, also a Rwandan national, had been working as a barmaid. Authorities say a dispute over a matchbox escalated into a violent confrontation between Wase and four colleagues—identified as Elikoze Zuwaheze (18), Mutesi Zane (17), Muhawenimana Kolodina (19), and Omutono Owase Pasikalina (19).

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During the scuffle, Wase was reportedly struck near the neck, collapsed, and was rushed to St. Andrews Health Centre before being transferred to Kisizi Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the arrest of the four suspects, who are currently being held at Rukungiri Central Police Station as investigations continue. Statements have been obtained from witnesses, and a postmortem examination has been conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

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