Title: Longa, Dekese: a wave of devastating violence
Introduction:
The peaceful town of Longa, located 80 km from the center of the Dekese territory, was the scene of a tragedy which caused the destruction of many homes and sowed terror among the population. In this article, we will review the events that took place in Longa, as well as the measures taken to deal with this alarming situation.
The village of Longa in flames:
According to testimonies reported by Patrick Bassa, administrator of the Dekese territory, more than 45 houses, schools, churches, shops and pharmacies were burned down by individuals whose identity is known. These criminal acts have plunged the community of Longa into distress and insecurity.
Armed and targeted violence:
The perpetrators of the fires and acts of violence have been identified as using locally made homemade weapons. These unscrupulous people also made use of 12 gauge, hunting weapons commonly used to sow terror. Law enforcement succeeded in recovering some of these weapons and initiated investigations to identify and apprehend those responsible.
An attack on the competent authorities:
The administrator of the Dekese territory, Patrick Bassa, himself went to the scene of the tragedy, but was confronted with an attempted attack by the criminals. Fortunately, he was able to arrive on the scene and see the extent of the damage. He now calls for the mobilization of the provincial authorities to continue the investigations and provide assistance to the victims who have lost everything.
The path to justice:
The individuals involved in these criminal acts have been arrested and are currently being questioned by the Ilebo military prosecutor’s office before being referred to the prosecution. This legal process aims to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and that such atrocities do not go unpunished.
Conclusion:
The arson attack that ravaged the village of Longa in Dekese is a sad reminder of the violence that can strike indiscriminately. The competent authorities are acting quickly to investigate these heinous acts and provide support to the victims. Let’s hope justice is done and such situations don’t happen again in the future. Community solidarity and vigilance are essential to prevent such acts and protect the safety of all