Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed the arrest of two officials of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) over allegations related to abuse of office.
According to RIB spokesperson, Thierry Murangira, the individuals who are detained are Jean-Jacques Mugisha, Head of Rwanda’s mission to the Commonwealth Games, and Jean de Dieu Mukundiyukuri, the Executive Director at RNOSC.
Murangira disclosed that the duo were arrested on November 1 and are currently detained at Kicukiro RIB station.
According to RIB, the duo are suspected of two counts of forgery and making a decision based on favoritism, friendship, or nepotism.
In addition, he disclosed that RIB received complaints against the duo on October 10 and immediately opened investigations.
These offences are suspected to have been committed during the preparation of Rwanda’s participation in the commonwealth games that took place from July 28 to August 8 this year,” Murangira said.
Previously, they have been under investigation while not detained.
