Assassination of the principal senior commissioner Sébastien Kabulo: a tragic event that mourns the province of Haut-Katanga
In a sad event that is shaking the province of Haut-Katanga, the principal superior commissioner Sébastien Kabulo, chief of police for the territory of Kasenga, was found dead this Friday, July 21, 2023. According to the information collected, he was assassinated.
The body of Colonel Sébastien Kabulo was discovered in a well, half naked and tied up, testifying to unprecedented violence. The first indications suggest that it is an assassination, but only investigations will be able to confirm the precise circumstances of his death.
Haut-Katanga police spokesperson, Major Charles Bin Lwamba, confirmed Colonel Kabulo’s death and stressed the importance of conducting thorough investigations to shed light on the matter. This tragedy hits the community all the harder because the late Commissioner was the brother of the current Minister of Sports and Recreation, François-Claude Kabulo Mwana Kabulo.
Sébastien Kabulo was appreciated for his professional qualities and his passion for sport. He notably chaired the police football club in Lubumbashi. His death leaves a great void in the territory of Kasenga and arouses deep emotion within the population.
This sad case raises many questions about security in the province of Haut-Katanga and highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in the performance of their duties. It is essential that the competent authorities take adequate measures to ensure the protection of police officers and to combat impunity.
In these difficult times, we express our sincere condolences to the family of Colonel Sébastien Kabulo and we hope that the truth will be quickly established so that justice can be done. The memory of this dedicated police officer will remain etched in the hearts of those who knew and appreciated him.