The province of Kwango has been under tension since May 12, following the activity of Mobondo militiamen, who attack local populations and disrupt public order.
Saturday, June 10, these militiamen took the zone chief doctor hostage at the office of the Boko health zone, PopoKabaka territory, demanding a ransom of 1,000,000 FC (about 600 USD) and a few animals in exchange for his release. . According to Lucien Lufutu, president of the Kwango civil society consultation framework, the Mobondo also disrupted the meeting of the nurses present in the building, requiring everyone to present their voter card.
Local civil society organizations have assessed the consequences of the Mobondo attacks: at least 33 dead and more than 20,000 displaced registered. Faced with this critical situation, the Kwango civil society consultation framework requires a clear and adequate response from the government, to guarantee the safety of the population.
The provincial government of Kwango, for its part, denounces young bandits who pose as Mobondo, while ensuring the deployment of law enforcement officers to restore order.
This dramatic situation shows the lack of security in Kwango province and highlights the importance of a firm and adequate response to protect the local population.