Bomb explodes in DR Congo killing Seven Children and leaving three others in serious condition

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

Crime & Law

Bomb explodes in DR Congo killing Seven Children and leaving three others in serious condition

An explosion from a discarded bomb killed seven children and injured three others in the Rutshuru section of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident occurred on September 12 in Rugunga when children handled a metallic object that turned out to be unexploded ordnance. The victims were rushed to Rutshuru General Referral Hospital for treatment.

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