Bunia: helmet control leads to clashes between police and motorcyclists

Mandatory helmet and vest checks for motorcyclists led to clashes with police in Bunia on September 21, 2026. The incident occurred on the first day of an operation initiated by Mayor Mbuyi Kola Bosco, causing traffic disruptions on the route connecting the airport to the general hospital. Gunshots were heard at the Capa roundabout, but the police and taxi driver associations have not yet commented on the incident.