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27 Jan 2014

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

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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