Former Rwandan military officer found beheaded near Kampala, Ugandan police say

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Uganda

World / InternationalCrime & Law

Former Rwandan military officer found beheaded near Kampala, Ugandan police say

Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan military officer in his early 50s who lived in Uganda and was known for criticizing Rwanda’s regime, was found beheaded near Kampala. His head has not been found. Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said an investigation was underway and that the killing may have occurred on the night of October 16 or the morning of October 17.

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