In the Djugu territory, in Ituri, a worrying situation has been reported by the Provincial Coordination of Civil Protection. Indeed, two explosive devices were discovered in the villages of Waliba and Niaza, thus exposing the local population to imminent danger. The presence of these deadly devices for seven weeks now constitutes a serious threat to the safety of the inhabitants of the region.
Faced with this alarming situation, the Civil Protection Coordinator, Robert Njalonga, launched an urgent appeal to the MONUSCO Mine Action Service (UNMAS), in order to neutralize these devices and protect the population. It is essential that immediate measures be taken to eliminate this potential danger and ensure the safety of civilians living in this risk area.
Robert Njalonga specifically requested the intervention of UNMAS, a service specialized in mine action, to neutralize the explosive devices and guarantee the safety of the inhabitants. He also called for the permanent installation of this service in Ituri, in order to ensure a rapid and effective response to demining needs.
For his part, the UNMAS operations officer in Beni, Jacob Bedidjo, assured that he would take the necessary measures to respond to this emergency situation. It is essential that all parties concerned work together to eliminate this imminent danger and protect the lives of the inhabitants of the region.
This alert from the Provincial Coordination of Civil Protection underlines the importance of remaining vigilant and taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations in the face of the risks of explosive devices. It is imperative that concrete actions are taken to eliminate these potential threats and guarantee a safe environment for all.