General John Numbi, a former inspector of the army and 80 other non-commissioned military officers currently living in the Katanga region, is called to join Kinshasa. This return to Kinshasa is indefinite. An investigation is currently underway against General John Numbi, the former head of the police force in the case of the murder of human rights defender Floribert Tshebeya.
as reported from Lubumbashi, Denise maheho
The first document signed by the army contains the travel permit in General John Numbi’s name to go from Lumbumbachi to Kinshasa.
According to the acting Minister of Justice quoted by AFP, an investigation has been launched since he is suspected of being involved in the murder of Floribert Tshebeya. But now, according to security sources contacted by RFI, General John Numbi is on the run abroad.
John Numbi considered a deserter if he did not go to Kinshasa
The second army document, also with General Numbi’s name at the top of the list, says he is expected to be in the capital with 80 officers not currently assigned.
In this context, if General John Numbi did not go to Kinshasa for his calling, he could be considered a deserter. This is what is stated in the Code of Military Justice in Article 44.
Meanwhile, a delegation of ten military officers led by General Paul Ilunga has been in the Katanga region since Tuesday for, according to them, a security mission.
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