Authorities have confirmed that at least 17 people, including senior military officials, have been killed when a Congolese army plane crashed in the Southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The plane was travelling from the southwestern city of Kikwitto the capital City Kinshasa yesterday afternoon when it developed a technical fault and attempted to land in Kenge, in Kwango province.
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On Saturday, the Deputy Governor Rémy Saki told journalists today morning that contrary to an initial toll of 13 deaths, they discovered 16 bodies of adults and the body of a baby, bringing the total to 17.
Saki explained the number was revised upwards after the fire on the aircraft wreckage was brought under control.
In a related statement, the Democratic Republic of Congo Army said two Generals travelling on an official mission were among the victims and were identified as Lt Gen Joseph Mutombo, first president of the High Military Court, and Lt Gen Lucien-Rene Likulia, the Military’s Auditor General.
The office of Democratic Republic of Congo President said President Felix Tshisekedi instructed competent authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to establish the exact circumstances and causes of the accident.
The President extended “his most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to all the security forces”.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, a vast, mineral-rich country in Central Africa, has endured decades of conflict, particularly along its eastern border with Rwanda, where several armed groups compete for control of lucrative mining areas.
The Democratic Republic of Congo military has been battling a number of armed groups that have claimed key cities in the country since last year.
Additional Reporting from the Associated Press.
