Two Families Attacked by 'Kuluna' Gang in Bandalungwa, Several Injured

Two families in the Bandalungwa commune of Kinshasa suffered violent attacks over the weekend, reportedly at the hands of a youth gang known locally as "Kuluna." The assault left several individuals injured, including a man who sustained a machete wound to the head and a woman who suffered a fractured leg.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning as the families were returning from a wedding ceremony. According to one father, who spoke to Radio Okapi on Monday, their vehicle was attacked by a group of young assailants near an entrance gate. He described receiving a machete blow to the head requiring stitches, while his wife's right leg was fractured and required casting. The children present during the attack were also reportedly traumatized.

Residents of Bandalungwa are increasingly denouncing the recurring insecurity in their neighborhoods. The father of the injured family stated that acts of violence and theft have become more frequent, with groups of young delinquents often seen in the area. Despite repeated alerts from residents to authorities, no concrete measures have yet been taken to curb these incidents.

The victims are appealing for enhanced security measures to protect residents, especially during nighttime hours. The lack of effective response to the community's concerns highlights a persistent problem of insecurity linked to youth gangs in various parts of the Congolese capital.

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Despite the alerts launched several times by the inhabitants, no concrete response has yet been provided to put an end to this phenomenon.