Cape Town — Kizito Mihigo has allegedly died by suicide, according to a tweet from Rwanda Times.
He was found dead on Monday morning at Remero police station after he was arrested days ago, for alleged bribery and attempting to use illegal means to cross the border. It is believed his plan was to join anti-Rwanda terror groups operating in neighbouring Burundi.
He was being held at Remera police station.
Police are investigating.
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