Title: The verdict of the military tribunal of Kikwit condemns the Mobondo militiamen
Introduction :
The Kikwit, Kwilu and Kwango garrison military court has delivered its verdict in the case between the military prosecutor and the Mobondo defendants. The militiamen were prosecuted in particular for their participation in an insurrectionary movement in the province of Kwango. In this case, the court handed down significant sentences, a sign of the fight against insecurity in the region.
A harsh verdict:
The court rendered a harsh verdict by pronouncing heavy sentences against the Mobondo militiamen. A total of 64 of them were sentenced, with 63 receiving 20 years of main penal servitude for their participation in the insurrectionary movement. A defendant, Mawensi Mulopo, was sentenced to death for the assassination of a colonel last May in Batshongo village in Kwango province.
Fair justice:
The court also showed its impartiality by acquitting 15 defendants for lack of sufficient evidence. This decision demonstrates the will of justice to deliver fair and balanced verdicts, based solely on the evidence presented during the trial.
A trial followed closely:
The trial in this case began on Friday July 6 at the June 30 stadium in the city of Kikwit. The holding of this trial in a mobile court brought justice closer to the local populations. The hearing took place in flagrante proceedings, allowing for rapid processing of cases and an immediate response to the insecurity raging in the region.
Conclusion :
The verdict handed down by the Kikwit garrison military court against the Mobondo militiamen bears witness to the authorities’ determination to fight against insecurity and deliver fair justice. The sentences pronounced will send a strong message to the armed groups, showing that they will not go unpunished. This trial also demonstrates the importance of holding trials in mobile courts, allowing justice to be more accessible and closer to the populations concerned