Burundi President’s adviser’s guard killed in attack

Burundi President’s adviser’s guard killed in attack

Zenon Ndaruvukanye, an adviser to Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza was attacked by gunmen at his home but he escaped unhurt from the attack in Kajaga, western Bujumbura.

Unfortunately, his police officer bodyguard was shot dead in the attack which has sent fresh fears down the spines of most politicians in the capital of Bujumbura.

Fortunately, Burundian police were able to recover a large number of weapons following the attack on the home of the Presidents adviser.

Read also: 4 dead as fresh violence rocks Burundi’s capital

Automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenades were among arms found when they intercepted the attackers’ truck, police in the capital Bujumbura revealed.

People from both sides of Burundi’s political divide have been killed in attacks on an almost daily basis in recent months.

At least 240 people have died since April, after the president decided to run for a controversial third term.

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