The civil society of Uvira, located in South Kivu, Rwanda, has strongly condemned the recent killings of two elderly citizens in the area. On September 3, an elderly woman aged 70 was shot and killed in her home in the Mulongwe area. According to Kelvin Bwija, president of the Uvira Civil Society, the woman was killed around 3:30 am by armed men. The motive behind the killing remains unknown. This incident occurred just two days after another elderly man, Kiza Babatana, was killed in the Kalundu area on October 1.
The civil society has urged local and security authorities to take immediate action to protect citizens and their property. They have also called for measures to be put in place to combat crime in the city of Uvira and its surrounding areas. Kelvin Bwija emphasized that the civil society in the Democratic Republic of Congo is requesting that all authorities and security agencies do everything in their power to ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property.
The recent killings have raised concerns about the security situation in Uvira. The civil society has expressed its frustration over the continued violence against citizens and has demanded that the authorities take concrete steps to address the issue. The group has also called on the authorities to investigate the killings and bring those responsible to justice.
According to Lwimbo Handokya, Chief Commissioner of Police in Uvira, measures have been put in place to prevent further crimes. He stated that efforts are being made to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The police have assured the public that they are working to restore a sense of security in the area.
The civil society has welcomed the police's efforts to address the security concerns but has also urged them to do more to prevent similar incidents in the future. The group has emphasized the need for increased security measures, including the deployment of more security personnel and the establishment of community-based security initiatives.
The killings have sparked widespread concern and outrage in the community, with many calling for increased action to be taken to protect citizens. The civil society has vowed to continue advocating for the rights and safety of citizens and has urged the authorities to prioritize the security of the community.
The authorities have been urged to take a proactive approach to addressing the security concerns in Uvira. The civil society has emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of violence and crime in the area, including poverty, unemployment, and social inequality.
Key points
- The civil society in Uvira has condemned the recent killings and called for increased security measures to protect citizens and their property.
