It was yet another deadly night in Congo's second largest city Lubumbashi, after armed robbers targeted various neighbourhood in the early hours of Sunday morning, 14 June 2020.
According to sources, seven people, including four civilians, were killed after shoot outs between armed men and the police .
The first incident was reported in the affluent suburb of Golf Plateau where police patrolling the area chased after criminals who had just broken into several houses and got away with valuables. After a gun battle 3 robbers managed to get killed and others wounded.
Another incident occurred in the suburb of Gecamine where 4 civilians, who formed part of the community patrol, were unfortunately killed by criminals.
Violent crime has become almost a daily occurrence in the Province of Haut-Katanga, particular the provincial capital Lubumbashi. Criminals have been on the rampage, going from house to house where they will terrorise occupants and steal their belongings.
It's believed that many of these criminal elements are members of the security force, including the police and military.
Earlier this year President Felix Tshisekedi had ordered the removal of more than 400 unassigned police and soldiers from the Province in an attempt to deal with the security situation, however this seems to have had a little impact.
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