Mambasa: a soldier opens fire on civilians in Biakato, multiple victims reported

A FARDC soldier shot at several civilians in Biakato, Mambasa territory, on September 30, 2026. The incident resulted in at least two deaths, including a hotel guard who was seriously injured, and several wounded, including a 12-year-old child. After the shooting, the soldier was chased and killed by residents in what appears to be a form of mob justice, and his weapon was taken. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the details or the death toll.