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Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit request public's assistance – Update 4

September 4, 2025 - Strathcona County, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes continue to seek the public's assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in relation to the Sept. 13, 2018, murder of Aldane Mesquita.

Christian Nyabirungu (35) is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault.

Nyabirungu may have since changed his appearance but is described as:

• Black skin
• 6 feet 2 inches tall
• 240 pounds
• Black hair
• Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask. Toronto and has family in Montreal.

Nyabirungu is dangerous and should not be approached by the public.

If you see or have information on the whereabouts of Christian Nyabirungu DO NOT APPROACH. Call the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.

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Feb. 8, 2021

RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public's Assistance – Update 3

RCMP Major Crimes continue to seek the public's assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in relation to a homicide investigation.

Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton, Alta. is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault.

Nyabirungu may have since changed his appearance but is described as:

• Black skin
• 6 feet 2 inches tall
• 240 pounds
• Black hair
• Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask. Toronto and has family in Montreal.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Christian Nyabirungu is asked to call the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.

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March 28, 2019

RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public's Assistance – Update 2

RCMP Major Crimes continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in relation to a homicide investigation.

Police are looking for the public's assistance in locating Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton who is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault.

Nyabirungu is described as:

• Black skin
• 6 feet 2 inches tall
• 240 pounds
• Black Hair
• Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask. Toronto and has family in Montreal.

If you come into contact with this individual, please do not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking if you have information about this incident to please call the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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March 19, 2019

RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public's Assistance – Update

RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathcona RCMP have charged two additional males with first-degree murder in regard to the Sept.13, 2018 murder of Aldane Mesquita. This brings the total number of individuals charged in this murder to seven.

The two additional males charged are:

• A 30-year-old individual, the Drumheller Institution is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault;
• Another 30-year-old individual of Edmonton is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault.

Police are still looking for the public's assistance in locating Christian Nyabirungu who is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault.

Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton, is described as:

• Black skin
• 6 feet 2 inches tall
• 240 pounds
• Black Hair
• Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask. Toronto and has family in Montreal.

If you come into contact with this individual, please do not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Christian Nyabirungu, please contact the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment at 780-467-7749. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com <http://www.p3tips.com/> or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store."

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March 9, 2019

RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public's Assistance

RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathcona RCMP have charged the following males with first-degree murder in regard to the Sept. 13, 2025, murder of Aldane Mesquita:

• A 33-year-old individual of Edmonton is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault;
• A 34-year-old individual of Edmonton is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault;
• A 31-year-old individual of Edmonton is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault;
• Mohammed Jawara (29) of Edmonton is charged first-degree murder, kidnapping;
• Police are looking for the public's assistance in locating Christian Nyabirungu who is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. Christian Nyabirungu (35) of Edmonton.

Nyabirungu is described as:

• Black skin
• 6 feet 2 inches tall
• 240 pounds
• Black Hair
• Brown eyes

Nyabirungu has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask. Toronto and has family in Montreal.

If you come into contact with this individual, please do not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous.

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