The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has announced the arrest of Bahame Hassan, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Center, on allegations of abuse of authority for personal gain and soliciting or engaging in sexual exploitation involving some individuals undergoing rehabilitation at the facility.

“RIB has arrested Bahame Hassan, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Center, who is suspected of abusing the authority vested in him by law for personal interests, as well as soliciting or engaging in sexual exploitation involving some individuals admitted to the center for rehabilitation,” the Authority said in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday December 22, 2025.

RIB stated that investigations into the alleged offences are ongoing. The suspect is currently being held at the RIB Remera Station in Kigali, while his case file is being prepared for submission to the National Public Prosecution Authority.

The Bureau reiterated its warning to anyone involved in corruption-related offences, particularly those linked to sexual exploitation, urging them to desist, as such crimes are punishable under the law.

RIB also commended citizens who refuse to conceal acts of abuse and violence, encouraging them to continue providing timely information to aid justice.