Fatshimetrie, August 30, 2024 – A significant gesture was made on Friday to strengthen the operational capacities of the Kinshasa police. Indeed, 25 anti-riot vehicles and 10 motorcycles were officially handed over to the provincial police commissioner of the Congolese capital. This initiative aims to improve the mobility of law enforcement during operations in the field, thus providing a concrete response to the challenges they face.
The ceremony for the handover of these logistical support vehicles was marked by the presence of Deputy Divisional Commissioner Blaise Kilimbalimba and Senior Divisional Commissioner Benjamin Alongaboni. This symbolic gesture demonstrates the authorities’ commitment to strengthening the operational capacities of law enforcement so that they can effectively ensure the safety of citizens and maintain public order.
In a press release published by the Kinshasa provincial police station, we can read that this provision of anti-riot vehicles and motorcycles constitutes valuable support for police interventions in the field. The Kinshasa police commander spoke in glowing terms, stressing the importance of this logistical support that will enable his troops to intervene more effectively during rescue and law enforcement operations.
This handover of anti-riot vehicles and motorcycles follows another ceremony held the day before, during which 50 anti-riot buses and 20 motorcycles were handed over to the Commissioner General of the Congolese National Police by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior and Customary Affairs. This initiative is part of a broader approach aimed at professionalizing the interventions of the police and strengthening their capacity for action.
In conclusion, this provision of anti-riot vehicles and motorcycles is an important step towards improving the working conditions of the police in Kinshasa. It will not only optimize their interventions on the ground, but also strengthen their effectiveness in protecting citizens and maintaining public order. A significant step forward in the modernization of security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which demonstrates a strong political will to guarantee the security and stability of the country.