The mayor of the commune of Mangina, located in Beni territory, recently appealed to the population to report any case of military wanderings to the local security committee as well as to the base chiefs in the municipality. This initiative aims to fight against the illegal behavior of certain soldiers who demand money from the inhabitants.
Indeed, according to the information received by the local authorities, there would be an unarmed soldier who would go from door to door in the evening and would demand 1000 Congolese francs from each resident. Mayor Rocky Kakule Muvunga therefore urges the population not to hesitate to report such acts so that the authorities can intervene and recover the soldier in question.
It is important to note that this approach aims to prevent acts of mob justice which are often the result of citizens’ exasperation in the face of insecurity and impunity. The mayor insists on the fact that popular justice is a mistake and that the population must appeal to the competent authorities to solve this type of problem.
This initiative is part of a broader context of the fight against acts of popular justice in the city and in the territory of Beni. Indeed, several cases of lynching by the population have been deplored recently, highlighting the need to build trust between residents and law enforcement.
It is essential to emphasize that the security and protection of citizens are crucial issues for the population of Mangina as well as for the entire territory of Beni. The local authorities are therefore doing everything possible to prevent and repress illegal behavior by the military and guarantee the safety of the inhabitants.
In conclusion, the mayor of Mangina appeals to the population to report any case of ravings by the military and banish acts of mob justice. This initiative aims to build trust between residents and authorities and to promote a safe and peaceful environment for all.
Source :
– Isaac Bin-ngeve, from Beni. “The mayor of the commune of Mangina urges his constituents to alert the local security committee of any case of straying by the military.” [link to the article](https://fatshimetry