The new national police commander in North Kivu, Deputy Commissioner Eddie Mukuna, recently took office with a promise to strengthen security in the city of Goma. During a farewell ceremony organized in honor of senior PNC officials who are leaving the province to take up new positions, Eddie Mukuna said his priority was to ensure the safety of people and their property. He stressed the importance of imposing this security in order to gain the confidence of the population and to allow the inhabitants of Goma to live in peace.
Deputy divisional commissioner Eddie Mukuna thus succeeds Aba Van Ang, who is taking up his new post at the general commissioner’s office of the PNC in Kinshasa. Other PNC officers leaving North Kivu include François Kabeya Makosa, current mayor of Goma, who will be assigned to the Kapalata center in Kisangani. In addition, Christian Kongolo, former deputy commander of the PNC-Nord-Kivu, becomes provincial commissioner of the PNC-Sud-Kivu.
These changes within the national police follow promotions announced in a presidential order last April. It is important to emphasize that these movements and rotations of senior PNC officials are common elements in public administration and aim to strengthen the capacities of the police in different regions of the country.
The appointment of Deputy Divisional Commissioner Eddie Mukuna therefore marks a new chapter for security in the city of Goma. Residents and local authorities are impatiently awaiting the concrete actions that will be put in place to guarantee peace and security. This appointment is an opportunity to strengthen trust between the police and the population, by improving the prevention and repression of crimes, and by working in close collaboration with other security actors.
It is essential that the authorities support the efforts of Deputy Commissioner Eddie Mukuna and his teams to meet the security challenges in Goma. The population needs to feel protected and safe in their daily lives. By strengthening security measures and adopting a proactive approach, the authorities can contribute to the stability and development of the region.
In conclusion, the appointment of Deputy Divisional Commissioner Eddie Mukuna as the new National Police Commander in North Kivu is an important step to strengthen security in Goma. Expectations are high and it is essential that concrete actions are put in place to ensure the safety of residents and their property