Rutshuru: 7 dead after explosion of a device

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

Rutshuru: 7 dead after explosion of a device

Seven people, including five children and two women, died in the explosion of an explosive device in Nyirubara, Rutshuru, on September 12, 2026. The incident occurred while children were handling the device they had found near a local market. Civil society is urging authorities to intervene to secure areas exposed to explosive devices and protect civilians.

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