**Mysteries and Security in Goma: The Call for Justice**
The city of Goma, known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, is once again shaken by dark and disturbing events. On this Friday, December 27, 2024, two macabre discoveries plunged the population into consternation and fear, casting a veil of mystery and uncertainty over the safety of the inhabitants.
The first case concerns the tragic disappearance of Abigael Mapendo Buyana, a 15-year-old girl found dead behind the Cathedral/Kituku church, in the Kyeshero district. The circumstances surrounding her death are unclear, linking her fate to that of a 2-year-old girl, Clarisse, who remains untraceable. According to testimonies, kidnappers contacted Abigael’s family to demand a ransom, thus shedding light on a terrible criminal act that led to the loss of this young life.
The second body discovered, that of an infant, on Lake Kivu Avenue between the Himbi and Kyeshero neighborhoods, raises additional questions about the nature of these heinous acts. Residents, disturbed by this succession of tragedies, express their concern about the potential emergence of increasing crime in their city.
Local authorities, aware of the urgency of the situation, are deploying their forces to conduct thorough investigations to unravel these mysteries and ensure justice for the innocent victims. In an urgent appeal to the community and law enforcement, the Goma Youth Council urges diligent action to restore a sense of security and peace among the population.
As the New Year approaches, a time traditionally marked by celebration and hope, these tragedies underscore the critical importance of strengthening security and surveillance measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Trust in public order and justice must be restored, thus ensuring the protection of all citizens of Goma.
In these times of uncertainty and mourning, the solidarity and determination of the Goma community are proving to be essential weapons to face the darkness that is trying to settle in. Through unity and collaboration, the light of truth will finally be able to dispel the intimidating shadows of crime, thus offering a safer and more serene future for all.
Ultimately, these tragic and mysterious events call for collective mobilization to reaffirm the values of peace, integrity and justice that must govern our society. May the memory of Abigael and the anonymous infant be honored by concrete actions aimed at preventing such tragedies and protecting the innocence and lives of all those who populate this magnificent city, but today engulfed by horror.
Josué Mutanava, in Goma