Fatshimetrie recently highlighted an operation carried out by the security services of the city of Bukavu, which led to the arrest of seven armed bandits in the commune of Ibanda. These individuals, holed up in a house on Labotte Avenue, were holding an impressive arsenal, including AK47-type weapons, grenades, an electric baton and drugs.
Among those arrested, two Burundians, former FNL combatants, were identified. They are known for their activities in various Congolese provinces, such as Katanga, North Kivu, as well as in the Ruzizi plain in Uvira and Fizi.
The provincial Minister of the Interior revealed that when they were arrested, the criminals were holding a list containing the names of local personalities whose houses were targeted for planned burglaries just before the Christmas festivities. These revelations highlight the dangerousness of these individuals and the extent of their criminal acts in preparation.
This brilliant operation by the Bukavu security services is not the result of chance. Indeed, it is the result of a meticulously organized surveillance, extending over a period of four days. This effective cooperation between the local authorities made it possible to dismantle this criminal network and prevent possible burglaries and attacks planned during the end-of-year holiday period.
In addition, it was revealed that these individuals had already committed thefts in the savings and credit cooperatives of Kalundu in Uvira and Kamanyola in Walungu a few weeks earlier. Their arrest thus puts an end to a series of misdeeds that have spread terror among the local population and the financial institutions of the region.
This action by the police demonstrates the determination of the authorities to ensure order and security in the Bukavu region. It sends a clear message to potential criminals that any illicit activity will be vigorously repressed.
In conclusion, the arrest of the armed bandits in Bukavu is an important step in the fight against crime and delinquency in the region. It demonstrates the effectiveness of the security services and their commitment to ensuring the protection of citizens and their property. This successful operation is the result of meticulous investigative work and close collaboration between the various law enforcement agencies.