Supporters of Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu say three members of the LAMUKA coalition were seriously injured after his convoy was allegedly attacked by machete-wielding assailants in Kinshasa on Thursday, July 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the C64 coalition, the incident occurred shortly after Fayulu concluded a press conference at CEPAS in the Gombe district of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital. As he was returning to his party headquarters, his convoy was reportedly ambushed by a group of armed attackers carrying machetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C64 said three LAMUKA supporters sustained serious injuries during the attack and were rushed to Olympic Hospital for emergency medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prince Epenge, a senior LAMUKA official, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a serious act of political violence. He urged authorities to launch a thorough investigation, identify those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supporters of Fayulu say the attack has heightened concerns over the safety of opposition politicians and their followers amid ongoing political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of publication, the DRC government and security agencies had not issued an official statement on the incident. The allegations have also not been independently verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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