In the province of Haut-Katanga, many houses in the private domain of the State are currently illegally occupied by individuals. Faced with this observed situation, the provincial security council decided to take measures to recover these residences.
During its meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2023, chaired by Governor Jacques Kyabula, the provincial security council highlighted the spoliation of state houses by individuals in collusion with certain Congolese state services. It was noted that most of these houses had been decommissioned without respecting the legal procedure for decommissioning. As a result, the council decided to launch a campaign to recover these properties.
Provincial Minister of Communication and Media, Aerts Joseph Kayumba, said looters of state homes were ordered to vacate the premises ahead of the imminent start of the salvage campaign. This is an initiative to restore order and give back to the state what it legally belongs to.
In addition, during this meeting, the provincial security council also mentioned the tragic assassination of Colonel Sébastien Kabulo, commander of the Kasenga territorial police. Investigations are underway to elucidate the circumstances of his death.
This situation of spoliation of state houses and the assassination of a senior police official underscore the challenges that the province of Haut-Katanga must face in terms of security and respect for property rights. The authorities are determined to act in order to restore order and legality in the region.
It is important to remember that illegal occupation of public property is a punishable offence. The individuals occupying these houses must therefore comply with the decision of the provincial security council and vacate the premises. This measure aims to restore order and ensure respect for property rights.
Faced with these new challenges, it is essential that the provincial authorities continue to put in place measures to ensure the security and protection of public property. The recovery of illegally occupied houses is an important first step in this process.
In conclusion, the recovery of houses from the private domain of the State illegally occupied in the province of Haut-Katanga is a priority for the local authorities. This initiative aims to restore order and ensure respect for property rights. The individuals occupying these residences are called upon to vacate the premises in order to allow the start of the recovery campaign as soon as possible. The fight against the spoliation of public property and the protection of property rights remain major challenges to ensure the stability and development of the region