Police Arrest Man for Alleged Murder of Mother in Kisoro
Police in Kisoro district have arrested 24-year-old Andrew Kwizera in connection with the murder of his mother, Molly Nyirabirihanze,72. The incident occurred during the night of June 11, 2025, at their residence in Rukoro village, Rukoro ward, Kyanika town council.
It is alleged that on the night of the incident, a domestic dispute erupted between Kwizera and his wife. During the altercation, the suspect’s mother intervened to rescue her daughter-in-law. According to reports, as she approached to assist, Kwizera picked up a stick and struck her on the head causing deep injuries and significant bleeding which likely led to her death.
Elly Mate, the Police spokesperson for Kigezi region confirmed the incident and revealed that police has registered a murder case and responded promptly to the scene. The crime scene was visited, processed, and documented. ”Eye witnesses recorded statements and the murder weapon; a blood-stained wooden stickwas recovered as evidence. The deceased’s body was transported to Kisoro Hospital for a postmortem examination and was subsequently handed over to relatives for a proper burial”.
