Kisoro, Uganda – A 25-year-old man, Niyonsaba Ozius, tragically died at the Kabeshero sand mine in Gakoro village, Rwinguwe Parish, Nyakabande Sub-county, Kisoro District, on April 9, 2025, after being buried under falling debris.
According to Rwerekana Michael, the LC1 chairperson of Gakoro Village, the incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on April 9, 2025.
Niyonsaba, accompanied by his wife and mother, had attended morning Mass at the Gakoro Catholic Church. After returning home, he reportedly went to the Kabeshero sand mine to work.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., Mukankusi Gertrude, the deceased’s mother, received the devastating news that her son had been trapped and killed by falling rocks.
The Mutolere police post immediately registered the death. The scene was visited by officers from the Mutolere police post, including Officer-in-Charge PC Ntakirutimana Seith, and a full investigation was commenced.
Statements were taken from witnesses, including the deceased’s mother and brother. A post-mortem examination was conducted, and the body was released to the family for burial.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
ASP Maate Elly, Police Spokesperson for the Kigezi Region, confirmed the incident.
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