The evening of Friday, May 8, 2026, was marked by tragedy at the intersection of Saïo and Sport avenues. An attempted robbery targeting a gas station turned tragic, claiming the life of a motorcycle taxi driver.

The facts: A decisive police intervention

According to the municipal authorities of Kasa-Vubu , the robbery was thwarted thanks to the responsiveness of the security forces.

1. The alert: Criminals have targeted the gas station located in the heart of the town.
2. The response: A police officer assigned to guard the site, quickly supported by reinforcements, managed to thwart the operation.
3. The tragedy: In their desperate escape, the criminals opened fire indiscriminately.

A heavy human toll

The mayor of the municipality, Phinnées Massombo , confirmed the death of a civilian.

"These robbers were fleeing and shooting at point-blank range; unfortunately, that's what caused the death of this motorcyclist," he explained.

Deputy Mayor Sandrine Moswalo also praised the courage of the responding units, while expressing her regret that the operation had tragically resulted in the loss of a life. The victim's body was found at the scene of the incident.

A persistent feeling of insecurity

This latest act of violence is reminiscent of a similar incident on October 16, 2025 , when a bank in the same district was targeted by an armed group before being intercepted by the police. While authorities have praised the effectiveness of the security forces, this event raises further questions about nighttime safety in the capital's commercial areas.