The village leader of Muvumo in Shyorongi Sector, Rulindo District, has died after falling into a ditch and hitting his head on a stone during a physical altercation with a man suspected of being drunk.
The incident occurred at around 10pm on November 8, 2026, when a man identified as Sasa went to a bar belonging to the deceased.
Northern Province Police spokesperson CIP Ngirabakunzi Ignace told Umunota that Sasa arrived at the bar already intoxicated. The village leader reportedly refused him entry, citing regulations that prohibit serving alcohol to people who are already drunk.
The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the two men fell into a nearby ditch. The village leader struck his head against a stone.
“He arrived at the bar drunk, although he had not been drinking there. He was denied entry, and the two got into a physical confrontation before falling into a nearby ditch. The village leader hit his head on a stone. He was taken to Rwahi Health Centre, but later died. It is suspected that he suffered internal bleeding,” CIP Ngirabakunzi said.
Ngirabakunzi said Sasa is being held at Rutonde Police Station as investigations continue and a case file is prepared.
Police urged residents to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, warning that drunkenness can contribute to various crimes, including violence that can result in loss of life.
