Kigali, (RW): Emmanuel Gasana, a former and once powerful Inspector General of Police in Rwanda, has been arrested, local reports based in Kigali say.
A local media outlet NewTimes.co.rw reported that Gasana was picked by security services on Wednesday after being suspended by the Prime Minister on the orders of President Paul Kagame.
“Gasana’s arrest, according to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), was the result of an investigation into suspected criminal activities he allegedly committed during his term as the Eastern Province Governor, allegedly for personal gain,” the media outlet reported.
RIB has also stated that the investigation is still ongoing, and that they will announce further information depending on findings of their investigation.
Earlier on Wednesday, October 25, his suspension as a governor was communicated through a statement by the Office of the Prime Minister. He was suspended due to matters under investigation.
Gasana has been governor of Eastern Province for about two and a half years, having been appointed by President Paul Kagame on March 15, 2021.
Prior to that, he served as the governor of Southern Province.
He has also previously worked as the Commissioner General of Rwanda National Police (RNP) and subsequently Inspector General of Police between 2009 to 2018.
Before transitioning to RNP, he was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF).
He was promoted to Brigadier General in the RDF and served as acting Chief of Logistics for the army.
As a Lieutenant Colonel in Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Gasana was in charge of military logistics before joining the police.
Gasana also previously held the position of Governor of Southern Province from 2018 to 2020.
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