Arrest of soldiers involved in the shooting of the M.K. boat in Kongolo, DRC
The administrator of the territory of Kongolo, Jean-Paul Mboka Miba, announced the arrest of the soldiers involved in the shooting which took place last Saturday aboard the boat M.K. This tragic altercation broke out following an argument which quickly escalated into violence. The soldiers involved are currently detained by the military justice awaiting their judgment.
The incident has caused great concern among the local population, but Jean-Paul Mboka Miba wants to reassure by indicating that justice is doing its job and that those responsible will be held to account.
The administrator also visited the wounded hospitalized at Kongolo General Hospital. These people were hit by bullets fired by some members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).
According to the testimonies of the victims, it was indeed soldiers who opened fire on them, but the exact motives for this attack are still unclear. However, Jean-Paul Mboka Miba affirms that all the wounded receive the necessary care at the general hospital of Kongolo.
The boat M.K., which was sailing on the Congo River towards Bukama, in the province of Haut-Lomami, was the scene of this tragedy. The exact circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.
This shooting once again raises questions about acts of violence involving elements of the security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is essential that such situations are quickly resolved in order to preserve the safety and well-being of the population.
Further investigations in this case are crucial to determine responsibility and prevent such incidents from happening again in the future