Faisal Safari, a former volleyball player, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 20, reports indicate.
It is reported that he was earlier severely wounded, in a bar, by EMMANUEL NSABIMANA.
on Thursday, October 20, Times Sports’ According to Rwanda investigative Bereau (RIB) spokesperson, Thierry Murangira, on 15/10/2022, RIB received a complaint accusing EMMANUEL NSABIMANA of throwing a bottle at Faisal Safari (who used to be a volleyball player in the past), throwing a bottle at him on the neck and injuring him in such a way that he died on 19/10/2022 at CHUK.
The 40-year-old was ambushed and severely wounded by a man with whom they had disputes sometime back in an incident that took place in bar in his hometown, Rubavu.
The veteran was earlier hospitalized at CHUK where he was transferred there in a critical condition on October 16.
The crime happened in Rubavu District, Gisenyi Sector, Nengo Cell, Gacuba Village on 14/10/2022. RIB is continuing the investigation and looking for the accused to be arrested and brought to justice because he escaped.
"With overwhelming pain in our hearts, one of our athletes has sadly passed away," Jean Claude Ntakirutimana, a former Volleyball Club partner, said.
Safari played for top local clubs like Umubano Blue Tigers, College Inyemeramihigo INATEK, and College Christ Roi Nyanza.
Safari who was the first player from Rubavu to play in the top division for Umubano Blue Tigers.
During his career Safari won the National Beach Volleyball tourney twice, in 2004 and 2005. He won the Interscolaire title in 2006 with Colleague Christ Roi and the inter-university title in 2012, with UNATEK.
After finishing his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Agricultural Technology and Education of Kibungo (UNATEK), he returned to his hometown, Rubavu, and coached youngsters in Rubavu and Inyemeramihigo Secondary School.
The crime and charged with:
HITTING OR INJURY AT WILL is punishable by ARTICLE 121 of Law N068/2018 of 30/08/2018 which provides for crimes and penalties in general.
When the hit or injury results in death
Punishment: Imprisonment of not less than 15 years but not more than 20 years and a Rwandan currency of not less than 5,000,000 FRW but not more than 7,000,000 FRW.
RIB requests anyone who sees Emmanuel Ndabimana inform RIB or the Police who approach him.
RIB reminds all Rwandans that it will not tolerate anyone who commits any crime, including assault and willful injury resulting in death, and reminds people to go to different agencies to help them resolve their disputes.