Title: Tragic shipwreck on the Lukeni River in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Two new bodies found
Introduction :
In sad news, two new bodies were discovered on Tuesday evening following the sinking of a boat on the Lukeni River, in the province of Mai-Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to information provided by civil society in the territory of Oshwe, it is a girl aged about 5 and a man. This tragedy adds to the tragedy of this accident which has already caused several victims and many missing.
The context of the drama:
The police quickly reacted by noting an inconsistency between the number of passengers presented by the general direction of migration (DGM) and the number of survivors. Indeed, the DGM declares that there were 41 passengers on board the boat, while the count of the survivors shows a hundred people. This discrepancy has raised questions about security and the measures taken by the competent authorities. Consequently, agents from the DGM and the river police station were taken into custody, suspected of having allowed the navigation of a boat in a defective state.
Current investigations:
The local authorities, in collaboration with the police, have started investigations to determine the exact reasons for the accident and establish responsibilities. Civil society in Oshwe is also calling for an in-depth investigation to clarify the actual number of passengers present on board the boat, by comparing the declarations of the DGM and the facts observed on the spot. It is essential to understand the circumstances of this accident in order to prevent future similar tragedies and to guarantee the safety of travelers on the waterways of the region.
A devastating provisional assessment:
The toll of this shipwreck is still uncertain, but civil society has published a provisional toll reporting eight dead, a hundred survivors and several missing. Unfortunately, this figure could change as the search continues and potential new victims are found. This tragedy highlights the challenges of river transport in the province of Maï-Ndombe, where the means of transport are often precarious and the security conditions neglected.
Conclusion :
The shipwreck on the Lukeni River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a tragedy that claimed the lives of several people and upset many families. Ongoing investigations will make it possible to determine the responsibilities and improve security measures to avoid new tragedies. It is essential that the authorities take adequate measures to guarantee the safety of travelers on the region’s waterways