According to an RDF statement released on Wednesday, Sergeant Sadiki Emmanuel, a military driver, accidentally strayed across the Gasenyiâ€"Nemba border and was apprehended by Burundian police. He is currently being held at Kirundo Police Station in Busoni commune, Butanyera Province.
The RDF described the event as an 'unfortunate common border incident' and assured the public that diplomatic channels will be used to facilitate the soldier's return.
'RDF regrets this unfortunate common border incident and will undertake necessary diplomatic actions with the Government of Burundi to bring the soldier back home,' the statement read.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rdf-reacts-to-soldier-s-accidental-crossing-into-burundi
