Police Shoots Suspect, Another Arrested

In a joint operation with with Rwanda Investigation Bureau, Rwanda National Police has shot dead one Irumva Elias while resisting his arrest.

Police said on Thursday evening that Irumva was shot during an operation to arrest two suspects of a violent robbery and assault of Tuyisenge Jeannette, an MTN agent in Remera, which took place on 23rd February 23, 2020.“We have arrested Irakoze Emmanuel. His accomplice Irumva Elias was shot dead while resisting the arrest,” Police announced on twitter.

This CCTV footage that was filmed on 23rd February 2020, shows two thieves stealing and seriously beating a mobile money agent almost to death.. #RwOT your security always have to start with you. Always be suspicious & in whatever you do always put forward a risk assessment. pic.twitter.com/bmqyZUx889

— Samuel B. Baker (@Baker_Reports) February 25, 2020

1/2: Thank you all for the messages of concern received on behalf of Jeannette Tuyisenge, one of our MoMo Agents who was brutally attacked and robbed. @MTNRwanda Leadership paid her a visit and while she is in good spirits, doctors are still assessing her injuries. https://t.co/wxMInWWuUq

— MTN Rwanda (@MTNRwanda) February 26, 2020