Four injured and one dead following Congolese police shooting in Lumuna Mikoko
In a tragic incident that occurred on Sunday August 6, 2023 in the Lumuna Mikoko groupement, located 50 km from the town of Tshikapa, shots fired by an element of the Congolese National Police left four injured and resulted in the death of a person. According to testimonies collected on the spot, police officers opened fire to defend themselves against an attack by young people following the arrest of one of their friends, whose motive remains unknown.
The consequences of these shots were dramatic, with one person killed instantly and three others seriously injured. The body of the deceased victim, identified as Tshibola Dibata, was transferred to Tshikapa General Reference Hospital. As for one of the injured people, Kapinga Mulume, hit in the thigh by a bullet, she was quickly taken to the hospital to receive the necessary treatment. Unfortunately, due to a lack of financial means, the other injured could not be transported and are currently staying in the village.
The families of the victims have requested the help of the provincial authorities of Kasaï so that the care and support of the injured can be ensured. It is crucial that these families receive the necessary support, especially for medical care, to ensure the best possible care for those who are still alive. It is essential that the truth be established about this tragic incident and that measures be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future.
This incident once again raises the question of the use of force by law enforcement and the need to strengthen the training and monitoring of police officers. Citizen safety must be a top priority, and it is imperative that thorough investigations be carried out to establish accountability and prevent such abuses in the future.
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