A new citizen has been abducted by intelligence services, plunging a family—already devastated by a previous disappearance—into even deeper distress. After their son went missing, it is now the father who has vanished.
The victim is NYANZIRA Réverien, also known as Rugega, aged 60. He is originally from Gahemba Hill (Ruyigi commune, Buhumuza province), but currently resides in downtown Ruyigi, near the central market. Réverien is a well-known merchant in the area.
It should be noted that Mr. NYANZIRA is the father of MUGISHA Moïse, a nurse at REMA Hospital in Ruyigi, who was abducted by intelligence agents on November 10, 2025. Moïse remains missing to this day. Our alert on his case is available here: https://x.com/i/status/1988052130939257164
🔶 Events of December 22:
On Monday morning, as usual, Réverien went to INTERBANK in Ruyigi to withdraw money for a supply trip to Gitega. Around 10 a.m., while still in front of the bank, a double-cabin vehicle with tinted windows pulled up. Intelligence agents got out and immediately abducted him without explanation before driving off with him.
[12:09 pm, 10/01/2026] ChatGPT: Since then, no one knows his whereabouts or the reason for his arrest. His family and community are increasingly worried—especially given that his son has been missing for over a month.
Our organization calls on the relevant authorities and the National Independent Human Rights Commission (CNIDH) to urgently intervene and locate NYANZIRA Réverien, so that he does not become another forced disappearance like his son.