According to the Canadian police, the vehicle, which was carrying soldiers from Oromocto town, veered off the road and knocked a tree, immediately bursting into flames. Sources indicate that Nkubito and his two other colleagues died on spot.
The police reported that the accident occurred 30 kilometers from Fredericton, a city in New Brunswick Province. An investigation is underway to confirm the exact cause of the accident.
A relative to Nkubito who spoke on condition of anonymity expressed sadness saying the death is a big loss to the family.
'He was expected to achieve much for his personal development and his country, especially given his young age. It is such a big loss,' he said.
The family member also disclosed that Nkubito had been serving in the Canadian Armed Forces for three years and lived with his family in Canada.
Requiem masses in his honor will be held at Institut de Formation Apostolique de Kimihurura (IFAK-Kimihurura), in Gasabo District on various dates.
They will be held on July 18, 2024, at 1:15 PM; on July 19, 2024, at 1:15 PM; and on July 20, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM. The final requiem mass will be on July 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the same venue.
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