Kidnapping attempts in Mangina: vigilance is required
The municipality of Mangina, located in the territory of Beni, province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is facing a series of disturbing kidnapping attempts. Rocky Muvunga, the communal authority of Mangina, recently sounded the alarm against these criminal acts which aim to extort money illegally.
Residents of Mangina are being intimidated through phone calls and messages. The scammers pretend to know the whereabouts of the targeted people and threaten them with kidnapping, demanding the payment of a ransom under pain of reprisals. Even the mayor of the commune is not spared by these messages.
Faced with this worrying situation, Rocky Muvunga urges victims to contact the security services to report these threats. He insists on the importance of cooperating with the local authorities, the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and the police in order to put an end to these criminal acts.
The population of Mangina is called to vigilance and caution. In case of receiving similar messages of intimidation, it is recommended to go immediately to the office of the mayor to report the incident. Rocky Muvunga stresses that his office door is always open and that all necessary measures will be taken to stop malicious individuals.
In conclusion, kidnapping attempts in Mangina are a worrying reality. It is essential that the inhabitants of the municipality show vigilance and alert the competent authorities in the event of a threat. Cooperation between the population and the security services is essential to put an end to these criminal acts and ensure the safety of all