Title: A tragic incident in Tchomia: a soldier’s anger escalates into deadly violence
Introduction :
A tragic event took place on the night of Saturday July 22 in Tchomia, a trading center located near Bunia, in Ituri. A soldier, visibly angry, opened fire on a group of people, causing the death of thirteen people, the majority of whom were children. This act of violence left the community in awe and raised many questions about the reasons that led to this tragic incident.
The family background:
According to information provided by local civil society, the soldier would have been deeply upset by the burial of his son in his absence. He reproaches his in-laws for having carried out the funeral without waiting for him. It is important to note that the soldier was on the move and was not present when his child died. Upon his arrival in Tchomia, he was reportedly overwhelmed with anger and sought explanations from his in-laws, which ultimately led to this terrible display of violence.
The tragic consequences:
In his fit of murderous anger, the soldier allegedly opened fire first on his own wife, then on his mother-in-law. The shots also hit his other children. Unfortunately, he didn’t stop there and continued to shoot other people at the scene. The toll is appalling, with thirteen people dead, including ten children under the age of ten.
The reaction of the authorities:
Faced with this shocking act of violence, the local authorities reacted immediately. The administrator of the territory of Djugu, present on the spot, assured the population that the soldier in question is actively sought and that he will have to answer for his actions in court. The authorities also implemented measures to ease the tension in the region and encouraged the resumption of socio-economic activities.
Conclusion :
This tragic incident in Tchomia is a sad illustration of the devastating consequences of poorly controlled anger. The loss of thirteen lives, mainly those of young children, is a real tragedy that reminds us of the need to resolve family conflicts peacefully. It is essential to strengthen support and mediation mechanisms to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future