Two dead in attack on vehicle convoy on Goma - Butembo road

Two people were killed and a driver seriously injured in an ambush on a public transport convoy on the Goma-Butembo road near Rwindi on May 2, 2026. Armed bandits attacked the convoy around 10 a.m., robbing several passengers of their belongings. The victims were held hostage for several hours before being released. This attack is part of a series of violent incidents on this strategic road, raising concerns among business operators and transporters.