When will the burial of national deputy Chérubin Okende take place, 4 months after his death? This is the question that concerns the family of the illustrious deceased. Indeed, the family refuses to take back the remains of Chérubin Okende until it has received precise information on the circumstances of his assassination.
Maître Laurent Onyemba, lawyer for the family, said that the prosecution had authorized the family to recover the body of the deceased in order to organize the funeral. However, the family made the decision not to bury Chérubin Okende without knowing the results of the autopsy. According to Master Onyemba, it is essential to know the reasons for his death before proceeding with the burial. Thus, by burying the deputy, the family would lose the possibility of contesting the results of the autopsy and requesting a second opinion.
After 4 months of waiting, it is understandable that the family wants answers regarding the circumstances of Chérubin Okende’s death. His tragic death, which occurred on July 13, deeply upset those close to him. His body was found riddled with bullets in the streets of Kinshasa, the day after his kidnapping. Despite the opening of an investigation and the completion of an autopsy, the results do not appear to have been communicated until now.
Maître Onyemba announced that he planned to meet with the prosecution, alongside the family’s other lawyers, with the aim of asking for explanations concerning the death of Chérubin Okende. This is an important step in advancing the investigation and removing the gray areas surrounding this matter.
In conclusion, the family of Chérubin Okende refuses to organize the funeral until it has obtained the results of the autopsy and clear explanations on the death of the deputy. This decision demonstrates their determination to shed light on this matter and obtain justice for their loved one.