Title: The region of Tchomia in the DRC shaken by a tragic massacre
The region of Tchomia, located in the territory of Djugu in the province of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was the scene of a tragic event that upset the local community. On the night of Saturday July 22, an element of the regular army opened fire and massacred a dozen civilians, mainly women and children. This atrocity plunged the population into consternation and fear.
According to the first information collected, the soldier would have acted out of anger towards his in-laws. Apparently he was unhappy to have been absent from the funeral of his child, who had died two days earlier. When he arrived at the scene of the ceremony, he allegedly let his rage burst out and shot the innocent people present at point-blank range.
This terrible incident claimed the lives of at least twelve civilians, including nine children. The injured were also taken to a health center for emergency treatment. The military authorities say they are looking for the soldier responsible for this tragedy and promise to bring him to justice.
Discipline is an essential element within the armed forces, and it is unacceptable that an individual can take the life of another, whatever their personal frustrations. The spokesperson for military operations in Ituri, Lieutenant Jules Ngongo, strongly condemned this heinous act and offers his sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
This massacre in the Tchomia region highlights the importance of maintaining security and stability in the areas affected by the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It also stresses the need to continue efforts to strengthen discipline within the military and foster peaceful dialogue to resolve conflicts.
It is essential that such crimes do not go unpunished and that measures are taken to prevent future acts of violence. The population of Tchomia and the whole of Ituri deserves to live in peace and security, far from the threat of armed groups and the excesses of certain elements of the army