The victim, a resident of the model village of Rugabano in Kivumu village, Mukimba cell, lived with his wife and children. His body was found in River Ruyove around 6:00 PM by children herding livestock nearby. Upon the discovery, they alerted security guards stationed at the nearby tea plantations, who then informed the authorities.

Niyonsaba Cyriaque, the Executive Secretary of Rugabano Sector, confirmed that an immediate investigation was launched by authorities to determine the cause of death. The body of the deceased who sustained himself by weaving and selling baskets and mats, was transferred to Kibuye Referral Hospital for a post-mortem examination before burial.