Article:
Title: Measures taken against delinquency and urban insecurity in Kinshasa
Introduction:
The city of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been facing a growing wave of insecurity for several weeks, marked in particular by an upsurge in kidnappings. Faced with this worrying situation, the government has taken firm measures to fight crime and ensure urban security. Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde reaffirmed the government’s desire to eradicate this scourge and gave clear instructions to the competent authorities.
Mass arrests and closures for an effective hunt:
The Minister of Interior, Security and Customary Affairs, Peter Kazadi, announced that waves of arrests would be carried out to neutralize the criminals responsible for the kidnappings and other acts of delinquency. The security services have been instructed to work closely with the population in order to receive valuable information and to intervene quickly. Closures have also been organized in several districts of Kinshasa to tighten the noose around the criminals.
Measures to improve road safety:
The government is also planning to take practical measures to enhance road safety. Among these measures, it is question of obliging the drivers of vehicles to display their photo on the vehicle in order to facilitate the identification of the driver. This initiative aims to deter criminals from using vehicles to perpetrate their acts and to facilitate the prosecution of perpetrators in the event of an offence.
A concerted action against the Kuluna phenomenon:
Minister Kazadi also stressed the importance of carrying out awareness-raising actions to combat the Kuluna phenomenon, which brings together young offenders. The objective is to make these young people aware of abandoning their criminal practices and to encourage them to join the path of reason. For this, the government works in partnership with associations and sets up rehabilitation programs.
Conclusion:
Faced with the resurgence of crime and urban insecurity in Kinshasa, the Congolese government has taken firm measures to fight against this scourge. Massive arrests, closures and measures aimed at strengthening road safety are all actions taken to restore security in the capital. It is crucial that these measures are accompanied by ongoing awareness-raising and rehabilitation efforts to tackle the root causes of juvenile delinquency