The territory of Kasangulu, located in the province of Kongo-Central, is at the heart of a controversy involving the erection of multiple police barriers. The initiative of the police forces raises the concern of the provincial deputy, Pitshou Nkongo Kinsala, who reacted strongly by denouncing this practice deemed excessive and detrimental to the local population.
In an information motion submitted during the recent plenary session of the provincial assembly, the deputy highlighted the harmful consequences of these control barriers on the daily lives of the inhabitants of Kasangulu. According to him, these police stations would have the main purpose of harassing and restricting the freedom of movement of citizens, rather than guaranteeing their safety. An unacceptable situation that requires immediate and effective action on the part of the competent authorities.
The deputy Nkongo Kinsala therefore made a clear and categorical request during the plenary session: the immediate removal of these police barriers. He believes that it is the responsibility of the people’s representatives to make the voice of citizens heard and to act on their behalf, ensuring that their fundamental rights are respected and combating any form of abuse of power.
This case once again reveals the need for rigorous monitoring and control of the institutions responsible for enforcing public order. It is essential that the action of the police be guided by concern for the well-being and safety of citizens, and not by special interests or unjustified repressive practices.
In conclusion, the reaction of the provincial deputy Pitshou Nkongo Kinsala highlights a problem that goes beyond the local context of Kasangulu to raise essential questions about governance and the protection of the fundamental rights of citizens. It is imperative that the competent authorities take appropriate measures to address the legitimate concerns raised by this situation and guarantee the safety and dignity of all the inhabitants of the province of Kongo-Central.