The assassination of Kakule Mbalikiriri Moïse Léonard, which occurred on the night of Thursday June 1 in his home in Butuhe, in the province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, continues to raise questions. According to local sources, armed and hooded men lodged a bullet in the leg and another in the chest of the victim to conceal their traces. The president of the civil society of Butuhe demanded the opening of an investigation so that the perpetrators of this crime are identified and answer for their act. However, other sources in the area mention a problem of land conflict.
This murder comes in a context marked by terrorist attacks and land disputes that affect the security of the region. Indeed, the province of North Kivu is regularly the scene of attacks by armed groups, which endangers the lives of civilian populations and hinders the economic development of the region.
The Democratic Republic of Congo must therefore work to stabilize its troubled regions to guarantee the safety of the inhabitants and their property. This requires strong action by the authorities to prevent and repress criminal acts, but also through an economic and social development policy to reduce tensions related to land disputes.