Fight against crime in Kinshasa: targeted cordon operation to counter urban banditry
On the night of Sunday 1 to Monday 2 December 2024, Kinshasa was the scene of a targeted cordon operation orchestrated by the Mont-Ngafula urban police station, in the northern part of the Selembao commune. This intervention, carried out with determination, resulted in the arrest of more than 90 individuals, including a couple of hemp sellers from Kongo Central.
This police action is part of the ongoing fight against urban banditry, a persistent threat to the security of the inhabitants of the capital of the DRC, especially during this end-of-year period. The seizure of a large quantity of hemp from the alleged traffickers testifies to the scale of the criminal activities that are rife in the region.
Senior Commissioner Faustin Munene, Commander of the Mont-Ngafula Urban Police Station, stressed that these operations were carried out on clear instructions from the Provincial Police Commissioner, Blaise Kilimbalimba. The objective is to neutralize all the perpetrators of trouble and to strengthen security in the capital.
The people arrested during these cordon operations will be tried in flagrante delicto, thus demonstrating the authorities’ firmness in the face of delinquency. Over the past week, several similar actions have been carried out in different communes of Kinshasa, a sign of a strong desire to confront the scourge of crime and guarantee the tranquility of citizens.
In short, this targeted cordon operation against crime in Kinshasa demonstrates the authorities’ determination to ensure the safety of residents and combat urban banditry. It is essential to continue these efforts and strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and the population to preserve public order and promote a safe and peaceful environment for all.