Title: Release of the driver of the former Minister of Transport: questions persist
Introduction :
The Kinshasa-Gombe High Court recently announced the release of Papy Nkanga, driver of Chérubin Okende, former Minister of Transport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, this release raises many questions about the circumstances surrounding the death of the former minister, which remains unclear. In this article, we will analyze the reasons for this release and the lingering questions that remain in this case.
The mystery surrounding the death of Chérubin Okende:
On July 13, Chérubin Okende was found shot to death in his vehicle on Avenue Produits Lourds in Kinshasa. Since then, the circumstances of his death have not yet been clarified and the investigation has struggled to progress. Despite the arrest of the former minister’s driver and bodyguard, no concrete information has been released on the perpetrators of this crime.
The release of the driver:
The prosecution justified the release of Papy Nkanga by asserting that the charges against him were no longer valid. However, he remains under judicial surveillance, which suggests that the investigation is still ongoing and that the driver remains a key witness in this case. It is therefore important to understand why the charges were not upheld and whether new evidence was discovered.
The role of the bodyguard:
While the driver was released, Chérubin Okende’s bodyguard saw his detention extended by 15 days. This raises questions about his possible involvement in the murder of the former minister. Does justice consider that the bodyguard holds crucial information to advance the investigation? The details of this extension of detention still remain unclear.
The need to move forward in the investigation:
Three months have passed since the murder of Chérubin Okende, and the investigation seems to be stalling. It is essential that justice does everything possible to elucidate this crime and bring those responsible to justice. The family of the former minister as well as public opinion are waiting for clear answers on the circumstances of his death. Impunity in these kinds of cases must not be tolerated.
Conclusion :
The release of Chérubin Okende’s driver raises questions about the progress of the investigation into the murder of the former Minister of Transport in the DRC. Despite this release, the questions surrounding the death of Chérubin Okende remain unanswered. It is therefore essential that justice continues its investigations to shed light on this matter and provide the necessary justice.