Ituri: 11 Chinese and 3 Congolese Arrested for Illegal Mining in Nizi

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Crime & Law

Ituri: 11 Chinese and 3 Congolese Arrested for Illegal Mining in Nizi

Eleven Chinese nationals and three Congolese were arrested on April 27 in Nizi, Djugu territory, for illegal mining of minerals, primarily gold. These activities, conducted without authorization since 2024, have caused significant environmental degradation. The provincial governor, Johnny Luboya, condemned these practices and called for thorough investigations to dismantle the mafia networks in the mining sector.

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