A grenade has blasted in Muhanga District, southern Province injuring 16 people on spot, eye witnesses have said.
The criminals responsible for the blast have been arrested now detained at Muhanga town police post.
The blast happened Tuesday evening in the town center in an area commonly known as ‘Kwa Jacque’ popular for phone credit business in Gahogo cell, Nyamabuye Sector.
In an interview with Yvonne Mutakwasuku the Mayor of Muhanga District confirmed the grenade saying that two of the 16 people sustained severe injuries.
“After the grenade blast, two suspects were arrested. They were both on a motorcycle,” Mutakwasuku said.
“Muhanga has had secure environment and residents should be worried, we shall continue to do anything in our means to protect them,” She added.
Doctor Osee Sebatunzi the Director of Kabgayi Hospital told Igihe.com that three of the injured sustained severe injuries and have been transferred to Kigali based Central University Hospital(CHUK).
Dr. Sebatunzi said some of them will be discharged from the hospital soon.
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