A horrifying incident unfolded in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as a soldier...

Published: 12:23 pm July 24, 2023
Updated: 8:13 am October 8, 2025
Tragic Shooting Rampage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Leaves 13 Dead – UKNIP

A horrifying incident unfolded in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as a soldier unleashed a deadly attack on family members and community members who had gathered to mourn the soldier’s son. The tragic incident occurred in the village of Nyakova on the banks of Lake Albert in the province of Ituri, leaving 13 people dead, including the soldier’s wife, in-laws, and two of his children, according to officials.

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Late on Saturday, the unidentified soldier opened fire on those present at the ceremony, resulting in the loss of eight young lives among the victims. The soldier had returned home from his posting at another village in the province only to find his family and community members gathered to mourn his son’s passing, who had died of natural causes on Thursday.

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