The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed that one of its soldiers accidentally crossed into Burundi on Tuesday, September 24.

In a statement, RDF said Sgt. Sadiki Emmanuel, a driver with the force, strayed across the Gasenyi–Nemba border and was arrested by Burundian police.

He is currently being held at Kirundo Police Station in Busoni Commune, Butanyera Province, the RDF said.

"RDF regrets this unfortunate common border incident and will undertake necessary diplomatic actions with the Government of Burundi to bring the soldier back home,” the statement said.