The announcement, made public on July 11, 2025, did not specify the reasons for the dismissal of Dr. Ruterana and his colleagues.
In the same statement, it was revealed that President Kagame also granted retirement to several high-ranking officers.
These include Commissioner of Prisons (CP) Jean Bosco Kabanda, as well as ACP Camille Gatete, ACP Salim Munana Mugisha, and ACP Emmanuel Nshoza Rutayisire.
Further, the President granted retirement to 10 senior officers, 14 junior officers, numerous non-commissioned officers, and 60 warders.
Eight individuals were reintegrated into civilian life, and two others were discharged.
The announcement also included several promotions within the institution. Chief Superintendent of Prisons (CSP) Moses Ntawiheba, CSP John Dusa, and CSP Michael Kamugisha were promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Prisons (ACP).
In addition, Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP) Beatrice Uwamahoro, SSP Olivier Mukantabana, SSP Jean Pierre Olivier Bazambanza, and SSP Emmanuel Hillary Sengabo, who once served as the RCS spokesperson, were promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Prisons (CSP).
Eleven officers who previously held the rank of Superintendent of Prisons (SP) were elevated to Senior Superintendent of Prisons (SSP), while three Chief Inspectors of Prisons (CIP) were promoted to SP.
Ten Assistant Inspectors of Prisons (AIP) advanced to Inspector of Prisons (IP).
Among non-commissioned officers, 62 Sergeants were promoted to Senior Sergeant, 20 Corporals to Sergeant, and 77 Warders were elevated to the rank of Corporal.
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