Fatshimetrie
The night of Tuesday, November 20, was the scene of a terrible series of incidents in Goma, with armed incursions into the outlying neighborhoods that resulted in gunshot wounds and theft of valuables. At least four people were injured, and tension reigns in the city.
According to information gathered by Nyiragongo civil society, the most significant attack took place at the home of the village chief Karambi, located in the Rusayu groupement but residing in Ndosho. Two of his children were hit by gunfire and had to be hospitalized urgently. In another neighborhood of Ndosho, a young credit dealer was also injured while returning home in the evening. These tragic events have multiplied, with another young man injured by gunfire in the village of Bugamba, in the Mudja groupement.
Thierry Gasisiro, Nyiragongo civil society rapporteur, reacted strongly to this unacceptable violence and called on the authorities to take immediate measures to ensure the safety of residents. The population of the surrounding neighborhoods of Goma now lives in daily anxiety, fearing increasingly frequent gunfire during the night.
This wave of incursions by armed bandits highlights once again the urgency of strengthening security and anti-crime measures in the region. Residents must be able to live in peace and security, without fearing for their lives or property. It is imperative that the authorities take concrete measures to restore a climate of trust and protect the population.
The events of this tragic night in Goma remind us all of the fragility of peace and security in our communities. It is time to act collectively to put an end to this spiral of violence and ensure a safer future for all.