MONUSCO
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
MONUSCO
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Martin Kobler, Head of MONUSCO shaken by terrible explosion in Mbuji-Mayi

  • 27 January 2014
  • About MONUSCO


The Head of MONUSCO Martin Kobler today expressed “his deep sadness by the loss of lives caused by an explosion at an ammunition depot in a military barrack in Mbuji-Mayi on Friday 24thJanuary”.

Over twenty people died, more than 50 injured and many houses destroyed by the blast, causing desolation in the city.

” I present my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones” said Martin Kobler. Kobler added”I have instructed our office in Mbuji-Mayi to stand by and support local authorities in dealing with the situation, and I wish a speedy recovery to all the injured”.

According to official sources lightening was the cause of the catastrophe…

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