Population in Largu riot against the recalling of a FARDC Commander in their area

The  population of Largu in Djugu territory rose to riots on the streets
on Saturday July 25, 2020 to protest against the return of a FARDC commander based in Masumbuko in the Bahema North sector, more than 80 km from Bunia. , capital of Ituri.
“There was an uprising of the population, because the population was abrupted by the return of Commander Yve Kidjenga who was for a long time commander of the 3308th Regiment based in Djugu. In his time, there were a lot of massacres by CODECO and then there were a lot of people who fled as displaced ”explains Charité Banza.
According to him, the absence of this officer, there has been calm
on the ground in terms of security and his return is interpreted as another ordeal by the inhabitants.
In response, the army spokesman in Ituri condemns the population uprising.
“Why does this population have to select soldiers to protect it? I remember that there is another commander whom the same population had refused "indicates Lieutenant Jules Ngongo who adds, however, that the operations commander is already seized of this situation.
“This commander is criticized for allyi g with the Lendu. We are a republican army, we must collaborate with everyone without any distinction. The Lendu are not enemies of the Republic "concluded Lieutenant Jules Ngongo, before calling on the people of Largu to trust the army.