Police in Nyagatare at Rwempasha sector have arrested two people in connection with promotion of genocide ideology.
According to police interrogation report, One of the suspects aged 22 allegedly on 7th April terrorized Eugenie Kawera a genocide survivor resident at Rwempasha.
The suspect allegedly said, “Bazakomeza Babice” (You (Tutsi) will continue to be killed).
This happened at the beginning of the national 18th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi. About a million ethnic Tutsi were killed in the 1994 Genocide.
Police revealed that about four cases have been reported nationwide in connection with promotion of genocide ideology.
Another suspect arrested is aged about 37years resident of Nyagatare district.
He told local leaders, “Am tired of drinking Tutsi blood”. He said as local leaders were mobilising local residents to attend village meetings to discuss history of genocide.
During the commemoration week, citizens in every part of the country gather in their cells and discuss the country’s history especially that led to the genocide against the ethnic Tutsi.
However, Police is still investigating further about the suspects.
If found guilty, the suspects risk imprisonment between 20 and 25years and fine between Frw 2-Frw 5million subject to the law against Genocide Ideology of 18/2008.
Police spokesman Supt. Theos Badege urged citizens to provide timely information about such cases.
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