Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has submitted to prosecution the file involving four individuals suspected of participating in the death of Brother Benoit Hategekimana, the head teacher at Ecole Primaire Autonome de Butare in Huye district.
Hategekimana passed away on September 2, 2025. Investigations allude that on the night of September 1, he was sharing a drink with colleagues but suddenly fell seriously ill.
One of the colleagues went home with him until he was transported to CHUB Hospital the following morning, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The suspects include two fellow Brothers who were colleagues of the deceased. They are accused of failing to assist a person in danger and of concealing evidence.
The case file was forwarded to prosecution on December 18, 2025 and the suspects are currently detained at the Ngoma RIB station.
