In a significant development in the investigation into the robbery on RN17, five suspects, including four police officers, have been arrested and transferred to Bandundu by the Military Auditor's office, garrison of Bandundu. The arrests were made on Thursday as part of the investigation into the attack that targeted a commercial bank convoy on the national road number 17 (RN17). The arrested individuals include the commander of the Isaka police post and some of his elements.
The robbery occurred on Sunday at the village of Konkia, in the territory of Kutu, province of Maï-Ndombe. According to initial information, the attack targeted a convoy of the commercial bank SOFICOM, which was traveling from Isaka to Bandundu. The armed men, who fired at point-blank range, killed a soldier and a policeman, while other people on board were injured. The driver, who escaped unharmed, was able to secure the large sums of money in the vehicle.
The administrator of the territory of Kutu, Jacques Nzenza Mongie, has expressed concern about the persistence of insecurity on the Isaka-Bandundu stretch. He is calling for the reinforcement of security measures along this road to guarantee the safety of users and the fluidity of traffic. According to him, the insecurity is becoming recurrent and is likely to complicate the supply of the bank in Nioki.
The five suspects arrested and transferred to Bandundu are being held for investigation. The Military Auditor's office, garrison of Bandundu, is conducting the investigation to shed light on the circumstances of the attack. The administrator of the territory of Kutu has expressed hope that the investigation will lead to the identification and arrest of all those involved in the robbery.
In addition to the police officers arrested, some civilians who are suspected of being involved in the attack are being actively sought. According to Jacques Nzenza Mongie, these civilians are likely to be from farms or nearby villages. The authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The RN17 robbery is the latest in a series of security incidents in the region. The authorities are working to restore security and stability in the area and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The reinforcement of security measures along the Isaka-Bandundu stretch is seen as a priority to guarantee the safety of users and the fluidity of traffic.
The investigation into the RN17 robbery is ongoing, and the authorities have promised to take all necessary measures to bring those responsible to justice. The arrest of the five suspects, including police officers, is a significant step in the investigation, and it is hoped that it will lead to a breakthrough in the case.
Key points
- The five suspects, including four police officers, have been arrested and transferred to Bandundu in connection with the RN17 robbery.
- The robbery occurred on Sunday at the village of Konkia, in the territory of Kutu, province of Maï-Ndombe, and targeted a commercial bank convoy.
- The authorities are calling for the reinforcement of security measures along the Isaka-Bandundu stretch to guarantee the safety of users and the fluidity of traffic.
