News: Extension of the detention of a suspect in the case of the assassination of Chérubin Okende
In a case that continues to capture public attention, the public prosecutor recently requested the extension of the detention of a suspect linked to the assassination of MP Chérubin Okende. According to information, serious elements of guilt weigh on this individual.
During a pleading, one of the defense lawyers mentioned the fact that the main reason for the suspect’s detention is that he allegedly left his weapon in the car during his last meeting with Chérubin Okende. This information raised questions and was considered surprising by the defense.
However, the collective of defense lawyers also stressed that the bodyguard’s escape was not to be feared and that his state of health had been affected by the previous conditions of detention.
At the same time as this case, the driver of the deceased, Papy Nkanga, recently benefited from provisional release. This decision was taken by the prosecution at the Gombe high court.
MP Chérubin Okende was found dead in his vehicle on July 13, 2023. The circumstances of his death still remain unclear and the investigation is ongoing.
Chérubin Okende, 62, was an elected national deputy from Kinshasa. He had held the post of Minister of Transport, communication routes and access before resigning to join the political opposition.
This case arouses strong reactions and highlights the importance of establishing the truth in the search for justice for Chérubin Okende. The ongoing investigation will have to clarify the circumstances surrounding his assassination and provide answers to his family, his colleagues and the entire Congolese population.
In conclusion, this affair continues to captivate public opinion. The extension of the detention of a suspect and the provisional release of the driver raise many questions. The hope of shedding light on this affair remains strong, in the interest of justice and the memory of Chérubin Okende.