Reports emerging from the highlands of Minembwe indicate that Col. Ndabagaza, described as one of the senior commanders of the MRDP-Twirwaneho group, may have been killed in ongoing fighting in the area.
Ndabagaza has previously been mentioned in reports concerning armed clashes in and around Minembwe. A 2025 report by the United Nations Group of Experts identified him as Lt. Col. Oscar Ndabagaza and stated that he led a group of AFC/M23 forces that reached Mikenge in late August 2025.
New reports now claim that Col. Ndabagaza may have been killed during the fighting in Minembwe.
However, the exact location where he was allegedly killed has not been established, and there is also no clear independent information confirming which side he was fighting alongside at the time.
Rwanda Tribune sought comment from MRDP-Twirwaneho regarding the reports and specifically sought confirmation or clarification concerning the alleged death of Col.
Ndabagaza.
However, no response had been received by the time of publication.
There has also been no independent statement or official military announcement publicly confirming Col. Ndabagaza’s reported death.
Rwanda Tribune continues to follow developments surrounding the fighting in Minembwe and the reports concerning Col. Ndabagaza in an effort to establish further details.
Mwizerwa Ally
Rwandatribune.rw
