A man identified as CIZA, 48 years old, was brutally murdered on Nyempundu Hill, in Mugina commune, formerly part of Cibitoke province, now attached to Bujumbura province following the new administrative division.
The victim’s lifeless body was discovered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, lying in a ravine below the road that crosses this hill.
According to information gathered from reliable local sources, on the previous day, February 18, 2026, CIZA was at a place commonly known as Gikomero on Nyempundu Hill, where he was having a drink. In the early evening, he left the location to return home. Witnesses reported seeing him depart, but he never arrived at his residence.
Initial evidence suggests he may have been the victim of an ambush by unidentified individuals. He was violently assaulted, particularly struck on the forehead and face. His body showed visible injuries and significant blood loss, indicating an attack of extreme brutality.
The victim was buried the same day in the local cemetery of the hill.
In response to this heinous crime, residents have expressed deep outrage and demand the immediate launch of a serious, impartial, and thorough investigation to identify those responsible and bring them before the competent courts.
We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and urge the authorities to resolutely fight against impunity, which has become a concerning and recurring issue in the country.