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Rubirizi – Police in Rubirizi are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Muhirwe Gerald, a 25-year-old peasant farmer who drowned after escaping from police custody on April 18, 2025. Greater Bushenyi Region Police Spokesperson SSP Marcial Tumusiime confirmed the incident, stating, “We are conducting investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding Gerald’s escape and death.”
According to police reports, Gerald was being transported to Rubirizi Police Station to face charges of threatening violence against his mother, father, and brothers, as well as possession of opium. He was being escorted by PC Mutabaazi Johnmary and PC Okaka when he managed to escape while crossing the Kyambura River Bridge in Kirugu Sub-county.
A search ensued, and Gerald’s body was recovered from the water by locals on April 23, 2025, around 4 p.m. The body was taken to Rugazi Health Centre IV mortuary for a post-mortem examination, which confirmed the cause of death as drowning. Police have documented the crime scene and recorded statements from witnesses. According to the post-mortem report, Gerald’s body was found with a ring and two rubber bangles.
Notably, Gerald had a history of drug addiction and had previously threatened to kill his family members. He had also recently been released from prison on similar charges.
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