Fatshimetrie, tribune of truth: the case of the double murder in Goma and the death penalty pronounced
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, more precisely in the city of Goma, a tragedy took place that shook the local community. The military court of the Goma garrison delivered its verdict in a sensational trial, opposing First Sergeant Ngoyi Inabanza Félicien of the 134th battalion of the Republican Guard to the public prosecutor and the civil parties. The sentence: the death penalty for double murder, dissipation of war munitions and violation of instructions. A judgment with serious consequences that has raised many reactions within the population and the judicial sphere.
The case dates back to Saturday, November 23, when First Sergeant Ngoyi Inabanza Félicien was involved in an argument with his former partner at the public port of Goma. During this tense episode, shots were fired, causing the tragic death of the biker Muhingo Kalegamire Lucien and his client Rosine Mungwiko. A tragedy that left grieving families and questions about the violence that can break out at any time, endangering the lives of ordinary citizens.
The reading of the sentence by Lieutenant Magistrate Kakudji Shadrack Doudou was final: the maximum sentence of death for the defendant, as well as sentences of penal servitude for the other charges. A verdict that was welcomed with satisfaction by the civil parties, although reservations were expressed about the amount of compensation awarded to the victims’ families. The lawyers for the civil parties expressed their concern about the future of the orphans left behind by the victim Rosine Mungwiko, stressing the lasting impact of this violent act on the country’s youth.
This case highlights a crucial issue in the Goma region: the uncontrolled circulation of firearms, fueling a climate of permanent insecurity. Social and political actors are calling for stricter regulation of the possession and use of weapons, in order to prevent such tragedies in the future. Debates on security and justice in the region continue to rage, highlighting the complex issues that the population faces on a daily basis.
In conclusion, the case of the double murder in Goma and the death penalty handed down mark a crucial turning point in the region’s judicial and security system. Beyond the judgment rendered, an entire society must reflect on the measures to be taken to guarantee the safety of its citizens and put an end to the violence that too often brings mourning to families. Justice must be exemplary and dissuasive, but also fair and respectful of the rights of each person, to build together a safer and more peaceful future for all.