How to eradicate juvenile delinquency and urban insecurity in Kinshasa?
The city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, faces a growing problem of urban insecurity and juvenile delinquency. The resurgence of the kidnapping phenomenon worries the authorities, who are determined to act to put an end to this alarming situation. During the 103rd meeting of the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde reaffirmed the government’s will to deal with these problems and to protect the population.
The Minister of the Interior, Security and Customary Affairs, Peter Kazadi, presented the measures taken and to come to fight against insecurity in Kinshasa. At first, discreet operations were carried out to hunt down criminals without alerting them. The cooperation of the population led to major arrests and seizures of weapons and vehicles used by the offenders.
However, this is not enough. The government intends to take additional measures to ensure the safety of citizens. Among these measures, it is planned to impose the identification of vehicle drivers, by displaying their photos on their vehicle in order to facilitate their recognition. This initiative aims to reduce the number of offenses committed by individuals wearing masks or using stolen vehicles.
Alongside the fight against urban insecurity, the government is also seeking to tackle the phenomenon of “Kuluna”, urban banditry mainly involving young people. An approach based on sensitization and reintegration is adopted, with the collaboration of associations and civil society organizations. The objective is to raise the awareness of these young offenders and to encourage them to give up their criminal activities.
These measures are all the more important as Kinshasa prepares to host the Francophonie Games in the coming weeks, a major opportunity for the city to demonstrate its safety and attractiveness. The government is committed to ensuring the protection of participants and visitors during this event.
The fight against juvenile delinquency and urban insecurity is a major challenge for Kinshasa. However, with the will of the government, the cooperation of the population and the implementation of concrete measures, it is possible to hope for an improvement in the situation. The safety of citizens must be a top priority and every effort must be made to guarantee a safe and peaceful environment in the Congolese capital.
In conclusion, juvenile delinquency and urban insecurity in Kinshasa are experiencing a worrying upsurge. However, the government is determined to act and put an end to this scourge. Measures have been taken, such as covert operations and arrests, but further action is needed. Identification of vehicle drivers and sensitization of young offenders are key measures that will be implemented. With the collaboration of the population and the political will, it is possible to eradicate juvenile delinquency and guarantee security in the Congolese capital