'Today, Rwanda received Gitangaza Prince, who had fled to Uganda after his involvement in the crime of torture committed against Haberumugabo Guy Divin in November 2024,' the Rwanda Investigation Bureau announced.
His extradition follows an international arrest warrant issued by Rwanda's National Public Prosecution Authority under the Uganda-Rwanda mutual legal assistance framework.
According to the Rwandan government, the attack on Haberumugabo stemmed from a theft accusation.
The incident occurred in Akindege Cell, Kamashashi Village, Kicukiro District, in which Gitangaza, together with a group of fellow young people, severely tortured Haberumugabo.
Haberumugabo was accused of stealing three mobile phones and a laptop. Following the assault, Rwandan authorities arrested 10 people in connection to the attack.
The suspects include Adolph Uwase Emmanuel (24), Bruce Ikuzwe Emery (21), Kevin Imanzi (21), Vanessa Kirezi (20), Joel Nkubana (20), Jonathan Mugenzi (20), Kevin Kirenga (19), and Marembo Rugema (19).
Officials from Uganda and Rwanda oversaw the handover of Gitangaza to Rwanda at the Kagitumba One Stop Border Post on Saturday March 17, 2025.
Rwanda's delegation was led by Jean Bosco Zingiro, I-24/7 Communication Specialist at INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Kigali, while Uganda's delegation was headed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Otekat Andrew Mike, representing Uganda Police.
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) said that all eight other accomplices linked to the crime are currently under provisional detention pending a court hearing.
'RIB warns criminal suspects who flee judicial process to other countries that there is strong collaboration to bring them to justice and they will not find a safe haven abroad,' it said.
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