APA – Kigali (Rwanda) – One of the senior officers of the Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) fired over misconduct, Major General Aloys Muganga has been confirmed to have been dismissed for reporting to work under the influence of alcohol.
This is according to local media quoting a Rwandan military spokesperson on Thursday.
Rwanda military spokesperson Brig. Gen Ronald Rwivanga said that Muganga was dismissed for excessive drunkenness which is unacceptable and unfit for a soldier in the Rwandan army.
Muganga, a former commander of the mechanised division is among two generals fired recently by President Paul Kagame in a major shakeup in the military hierarchy.
Among others dismissed from service include Brig Gen Francis Mutiganda, the former Director General of External Security at the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) until October 2018 when he was recalled to the army.
Speaking to reporters in Kigali, Brig Gen Rwivanga explained that Mutiganda was dismissed for gross insubordination.
“A gross insubordination is committed when a military officer deliberately disobeys specific orders from their superior,” Rwivanga said.
While a group of eight soldiers is currently being tried in court, both generals are not part of that trial, Rwivanga added.
“Majority have been charged with theft, drug abuse, smuggling among others.”
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