The North Ubangi garrison military court delivered its verdicts during a recent public hearing in Gbadolite, attracting considerable attention. Among the cases handled, a police officer, Felly Koto Kato, was sentenced to 20 years of main penal servitude and removed from the Congolese national police. His conviction followed accusations of repeated rape of two minor girls, aged 5 and 10 respectively, within the same family.
This decision marks an important victory in the fight against violence against children and demonstrates the desire of justice to severely punish those who commit such heinous acts. The court did not hesitate to impose financial sanctions on the police officer, who will have to pay 2,500 US dollars in damages to each of his victims, in addition to a fine of 1 million Congolese francs and costs. of 300 thousand Congolese francs.
Besides this shocking case, the court also handed down sentences to four other police officers. Three of them, on the run, were sentenced by default to 10 years of main penal servitude for refusal to obey. Another police officer, in custody, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for losing weapons of war. These verdicts demonstrate the rigor of the court in handling offenses committed by law enforcement officers.
These decisions rendered by the North Ubangi garrison military court highlight the importance of strict application of the law to protect society and ensure justice. They send a strong signal to law enforcement officers that they are not above the law and will be held accountable for their actions.
However, it is essential to emphasize that these cases represent only part of the files handled during this public hearing. Other cases have been presented and will continue to be handled by the courts. It is therefore important to maintain vigilance and ensure that all defendants benefit from a fair and impartial trial.
The decision of the North Ubangi garrison military court marks a crucial step in the fight against violence and abuses committed by law enforcement agents. It testifies to the commitment of Congolese justice to protect the most vulnerable in society and to defend the fundamental rights of all citizens..
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