Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in Langley, charged with first-degree murder

Key facts

Suspect: Tresor Horimbere, 24
Victim: Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, amateur soccer star
Incident date: July 2024
Arrest date: July 30, 2026
Charge: First-degree murder
Reward offered: $100,000

Background

A man wanted in connection with a 2024 Winnipeg murder was arrested in Langley, British Columbia, on July 30, according to the Hope Standard. Tresor Horimbere, 24, was located and taken into custody while living in Langley.

The Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit had been investigating the July 2024 killing of Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, an amateur soccer star, in the parking lot of a Winnipeg soccer complex. Abdullahi had attended the Canada African Cup of Nations tournament at the venue.

Winnipeg Police described the shooting as targeted but did not disclose a possible motive. Following the killing, police issued a 'be on the look out' (BOLO) notification for Horimbere, who was considered a suspect. Investigators believed he may have been travelling throughout Canada to avoid apprehension.

Arrest and charges

The arrest was led by CFSEU-BC's Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET), with support from CFSEU-BC investigative teams. CFSEU-BC and Winnipeg Police Service worked together to locate and apprehend Horimbere. A high-risk arrest was conducted with assistance from the RCMP Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT). Officers safely brought Horimbere into custody.

On Aug. 3, 2026, the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit (MIVOAU) travelled to Langley, arrested Horimbere, and transported him back to Manitoba, where he was charged with first-degree murder. He remains in custody.

Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, CFSEU-BC media relations officer, said: "No single police agency can combat violent crime alone. The successful arrest of a fugitive wanted for murder is the result of strong partnerships, intelligence-led policing, and the dedication of officers committed to public safety."

Suspects in the homicide investigation
Name	Age	Arrest date	Arrest location	Status
Tresor Horimbere	24	July 30, 2026	Langley, BC	Charged with first-degree murder, in custody
Ibrahim Bangura	26	Jan. 20, 2025	Winnipeg	In custody on first-degree murder charge
Norbert Kipala	27	Feb. 5, 2025	Thunder Bay Correctional Centre	In custody on first-degree murder charge

All information from Hope Standard report.

Impact and related arrests

The arrest resolves a key part of the investigation into Abdullahi's death. Winnipeg Police had identified three individuals believed to be involved in the homicide. On Jan. 20, 2025, 26-year-old Ibrahim Bangura was arrested in Winnipeg. On Feb. 5, 2025, investigators arrested 27-year-old Norbert Kipala at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, where he was being held on an unrelated matter.

Both Bangura and Kipala remained in custody on first-degree murder charges, according to Winnipeg Police. The arrest of Horimbere means all three suspects have now been apprehended, though the case continues through the courts.

The BOLO Program, which is not part of police services or government and does not receive taxpayer funding, had offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to Horimbere's arrest. He was fourth on BOLO's most-wanted list. The program uses various means to share information about people sought by police across Canada.

What happens next

Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.

Horimbere now faces first-degree murder charges in Manitoba. If convicted, he could face a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years, though the specific outcome will depend on court proceedings.

The case may also shed light on the motive behind the targeted shooting, which police have not yet disclosed. If further investigation reveals additional details, it could lead to more charges or a clearer understanding of the events.

The successful multi-agency cooperation may serve as a model for future fugitive apprehensions. However, the legal process will determine the final outcome, and it remains unclear when Horimbere will appear in court or how the case will proceed.

Source: hopestandard.com

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