The phenomenon of Mobondo militias operating in the territories of Madimba and Kimvula in the province of Kongo-Central is a serious threat that weighs heavily on the local population. With untimely incursions, these militiamen reign terror by killing, raping, beating and extorting money from the inhabitants of these remote regions. This worrying situation was highlighted by a recent parliamentary inquiry conducted in the province.
The inquiry, presented by MP Cerlain Ghonda, reveals the workings of this violence orchestrated by the Mobondo militias. A key factor fueling this spiral of violence is the lack of law enforcement personnel in these areas, exacerbated by the absence of mobile network and the deplorable state of the roads, thus limiting access for authorities and emergency services.
The complicity between the Mobondo militias and some local youths only makes the situation worse. These young people provide information on the inhabitants, thus facilitating targeted attacks for the theft of money and goods. The scenes of brutality depicted by MP Ghonda are of an unheard-of violence, highlighting the extreme gravity of the situation.
Indeed, reports indicate extreme violence against local populations, going as far as acts of rape, pillaging and systematic destruction of villages. The victims find themselves taken hostage, forced to pay astronomical sums for their release, in a climate of helplessness and desolation.
This impunity of the Mobondo militias reveals a profound dysfunction of the State and the security services in these remote regions. The absence of presence of public authority, the lack of means to ensure the security of citizens and the precariousness of the infrastructure redouble the feeling of abandonment of the local populations in the face of this growing threat.
It is imperative that the provincial and national authorities take urgent measures to protect vulnerable populations from the Mobondo militias. Restoring state authority, strengthening law enforcement, and effective preventive and repressive measures are essential to put an end to this spiral of violence and restore security and peace in these wounded regions.
Ultimately, the urgent need is to break the cycle of terror imposed by the Mobondo militia and restore the trust of local populations in the institutions responsible for protecting them. It is essential to guarantee the security and well-being of citizens by putting an end to the impunity of armed groups and establishing a climate of lasting peace in these wounded regions of Kongo-Central.