Basillioh Rukanga
Basillioh Rukanga is a journalist with BBC News, known for reporting on significant events in Nigeria. His recent coverage includes the tragic boat capsizing incident in Niger state, where at least 32 people lost their lives. Rukanga's reporting aims to shed light on the issues surrounding transportation safety in the region.
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Recent news mentions
Basillioh Rukanga is mentioned in the context of the refugee situation in Burundi.
Refugees fleeing violence face dire conditions in Burundi
United Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Additional reporting by Basillioh Rukanga.
Pastor abducted in Kogi state and a bride in SokotoUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Tanzanian police have lifted a night-time curfew imposed since last Wednesday in the main city Dar es Salaam following deadly election protests.
Curfew lifted in Dar es Salaam after unrestUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
Basillioh Rukanga is mentioned in the context of the protests following the elections.
Fresh protests after polls marred by unrest as President Samia Suluhu HassanUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-30
Basillioh Rukanga is mentioned as a farm worker who was accidentally shot and killed by an 11-year-old boy.
Boy, 11, accidentally shoots farm worker dead in Limpopo provinceUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Gunmen on motorbikes have shot dead 22 people, most of them attending a baptism ceremony, in an attack on a village in western Niger.
Niger attack: 22 killed as gunmen on motorbikes fire at baptism ceremony in TillaberiUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Basillioh Rukanga is a journalist reporting for BBC News.
Niger state boat capsize: Dozens die in NigeriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
