He was accused of attempting to illegally cross into Burundi, joining “terrorist” groups and of corruption, as well breaching the terms of his release from prison in 2018. On Friday 14 February 2020, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau confirmed that Kizito Mihigo had been arrested in Nyaruguru district close to the border with Burundi.

Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International's Director for East and Southern Africa The investigation should establish all the facts, including the possible involvement of others and whether prison practices and conditions caused or contributed to Kizito Mihigo’s death. The investigation should establish all the facts, including the possible involvement of others and whether prison practices and conditions caused or contributed to Kizito Mihigo’s death.” They must immediately launch an independent, impartial and thorough investigation to determine the cause of death – including whether it was natural or accidental, or a case of suicide or homicide. The Rwandan authorities have stated that he committed suicide. “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of popular gospel singer Kizito Mihigo’s death. We are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of popular gospel singer Kizito Mihigo’s death. News FebruRwanda: Shocking death of gospel singer in custody must be effectively investigatedįollowing the Rwanda National Police’s announcement that singer Kizito Mihigo, has been found dead in police custody, Amnesty International’s Director for East and Southern Africa Deprose Muchena said:

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