A man has been reported dead in Muhanga District after he allegedly drunk large quantitites of alcohol causing him to vomit blood.
The victim has been only identified as Kanyamibwa 55, a resident of Kinini cell, Shyogwe sector in Muhanga district. The incident happened on Tuesday.
Kanyamibwa was also found in possession of a crate of beer that he had purchased from Silas Udahemuka, the proprietor of a local beer deport. He had been sent by Jean Pierre Biziyaremye, a local bar owner to purchase the beer.
Police sources in the area say that Kanyamibwa was known for taking large quantities of an illicit brew commonly known as Muriture and rarely ate food.
Muhanga District Police Unit Commander Superintendent Roger Sezirahiga urged the local population to stop consuming illicit brew saying it is costing them their lives.
Superintendent Sezirahiga warned illicit brew manufacturers and consumers that Police would not turn a blind eye on their activity.
The public has been urged to share information on those manufacturing illicit drinks so that Police can put a stop to it.
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