The incident happened in Nyaruhanga Village, Karurama Cell, Rushaki Sector of Gicumbi District on 1st November 2022.

It is said that the young man stabbed the old woman on the arm and throat which resulted in her death. Sources indicate that the violence is related to property.

Following the incident, residents apprehended Maniragaba and took him to Rushaki Police Station.

The Executive Secretary of Rushaki Sector, Cyriaque Ndizihiwe has confirmed the death noting the suspect first fought with his uncle who escaped with a wound on the arm.

“It is true that the incident happened. The young man stabbed his uncle who immediately ran away. He also stabbed to death his grandmother who could not run ,” he said.