The Court of Appeal upheld compensation for the deceased’s children and corrected a sentencing clerical error, reducing the prison term from 8 years to 7.
Munyankumburwa Valens intentionally killed the victim by shooting after loading the weapon and ignoring explicit warnings, constituting murder under Article 311. The sentence of 10 years was already a reduction due to mitigating factors. Akarere ka Burera is liable for damages as the act occurred in the course of employment, even if performed improperly, and the pursuit of smugglers was within the scope of official duties.